Avastin 100mg Injection is an anticancer medicine that
is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of
various types of cancers such as colorectal cancer, glioblastoma multiforme,
renal cell carcinoma, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer etc. These injection is
an anti-angiogenic medication. The medicine works by blocking a protein called
vascular endothetial growth factor. Further these injection stops the formation
of blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to cancerous cells.
The
side effects of Avastin 100mg Injection are:
Common allergic reactions include swelling of facial
features, hives, trouble breathing and abnormal bleeding from the
mouth/nose/rectum/vagina/digestive tract/brain. Other side effects are
vomiting, constipation, fever, chest pain, high blood pressure, irregular
heartbeat, skin infection, back pain, missed periods and headache.
This
is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Please consult
your doctor to know more about other possible side effects.
Moreover these Avastin100mg injection is even used to treat Colorectal
Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Renal cell
carcinoma, Cervical cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Peritoneal
Cancer. After taking these medication it can be observed rapidly after
intravenous administration. These injection is not recommended for use in
pregnancy unless absolutely necessary and before taking the medication the risk
and benefit should be discussed with the doctor. Even the medicine is not
recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary and even
the doctor may advise to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding.
