Bevacizumab injection

Product Description

What is Avastin and how is it used?

Avastin (bevacizumab) is an antiangiogenic drug used to treat a certain type of brain tumor as well as cancers of the kidney, colon, rectum, lung, or breast. Avastin is usually given as part of a combination of cancer medicines.

What are side effects of Avastin?

Common side effects of Avastin include:

• dry mouth,
• cough,
• voice changes,
• loss of appetite,
• diarrhea,
• nausea,
• vomiting,
• constipation,
• mouth sores,
• headache,
• back pain,
• cold symptoms (stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat),
• dry or watery eyes,
• dry or flaky skin,
• hair loss,
• changes in your sense of taste,
• jaw pain/swelling/numbness,
• loose teeth, or
• gum infection.
• Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Avastin including:
• trouble breathing,
• swelling of ankles or feet,
• sudden weight gain,
• fast heartbeat,
• signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat),
• muscle cramps,
• muscle loss,
• yellowing eyes or skin,
• frothy or dark urine,
• difficulty urinating, or
• decreased amount of urine.