Bevacizumab-awwb (intravenous route)
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Bevacizumab-awwb injection is given with other medicines to treat patients with metastatic (cancer that has spread) carcinoma of the colon or rectum. Bevacizumab-awwb injection is also used together with other medicines (eg, carboplatin and paclitaxel) to treat nonsquamous, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that has spread, come back, or cannot be removed by surgery. It is also used to treat a type of brain tumor called glioblastoma that keeps coming back (recurrent). Bevacizumab-awwb injection is also used in combination with other medicines (eg, interferon alfa) to treat patients with metastatic kidney cancer. It is also used in combination with other medicines (eg, paclitaxel and cisplatin, or paclitaxel and topotecan) to treat patients with cervical cancer that is continuing, keeps coming back, or has spread to other parts of the body. Bevacizumab-awwb injection is given with other medicines (eg, carboplatin and paclitaxel), and then used alone to treat stage 3 or 4 epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer in patients who had surgery to remove cancer. It is also used in combination with other medicines (eg, paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, topotecan) to treat platinum-resistant recurrent (cancer that keeps coming back) epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer in patients who have received 2 previous treatments. This medicine is also given with other medicines (eg, carboplatin and paclitaxel, carboplatin and gemcitabine), and then used alone to treat platinum-sensitive recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. Bevacizumab-awwb is an antineoplastic that helps the body fight cancer. It prevents the growth of certain types of blood vessels to cancer cells. This helps decrease the growth of cancer cells by starving them of the nutrients they need to grow. This medicine is to be given only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor. This product is available in the following dosage forms:
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In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of bevacizumab-awwb injection in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of bevacizumab-awwb injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related heart or blood vessel problems, which may require caution in patients receiving bevacizumab-awwb injection. There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Medicines used to treat cancer are very strong and can have many side effects. Before receiving this medicine, make sure you understand all the risks and benefits. It is important for you to work closely with your doctor during your treatment. A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine in a medical facility. It is given through a needle placed into one of your veins. It must be given slowly, so the needle will need to stay in place for at least 30 to 90 minutes. Bevacizumab-awwb is often given together with other cancer medicines. If you are using a combination of medicines, make sure that you take each one at the proper time and do not mix them. Ask your doctor to help you plan a way to remember to take your medicines at the right times.