Etosid 100 Mg Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS2981

USA Brand Name

Etosid

Strength

100mg

Generic Name

Etoposide

Manufacturer

Cipla

## Avastin 100 Mg/4 Ml Injection (Bevacizumab)

## What Is The Generic Name For Avastin 100 Mg/4 Ml Injection:

Bevacizumab is the generic version for Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Avastin 100 Mg/4 Ml Injection (Bevacizumab):

Avastin

## About Avastin 100 Mg/4 Ml Injection (Bevacizumab)

Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection contains an active ingredient, Bevacizumab, which is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, brain tumor, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer. The colon & rectum are part of the large intestine. Colorectal cancer occurs when tumors develop in the lining of the large intestine. Kidney cancer forms in the lining of tiny tubes inside the kidneys. A brain tumor is a growth of irregular cells in the tissues of the brain. Brain tumors can be benign or malignant. Ovarian cancer is the outcome of uncontrolled growth of cells of the ovaries in women. Cervical cancer is the result of the uncontrolled growth of cells of the cervix (i.e., the opening of the uterus). This medicine is available at all the leading pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores & must be taken by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Roche Products India Pvt. Ltd. is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection. It can be purchased from our online pharmacy.

## Strength :

Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection contains an active ingredient, Bevacizumab, which is available in other substitutes also at all the leading online pharmacy, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Avastin 100 Mg/4 Ml Injection (Bevacizumab):

Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection is used in the treatment in following conditions:

Colorectal Cancer

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Renal cell carcinoma

Cervical cancer

Ovarian Cancer

Fallopian Tube Cancer

Peritoneal Cancer

## How Avastin 100 Mg/4 Ml Injection (Bevacizumab) Works:

Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection has an active ingredient; Bevacizumab is an anti-cancer medication. Bevacizumab is a recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody which blocks angiogenesis by inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A). VEGF-A is a growth factor protein which stimulates angiogenesis in a variety of diseases, especially in cancer.

## Before You Use Avastin 100 Mg/4 Ml Injection (Bevacizumab):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Bevacizumab

You are not having any serious Disease

Your doctor must be learned about your medicinal history like your pre- existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Avastin 100 Mg/4 Ml Injection (Bevacizumab):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Avastin 100 Mg/4 Ml Injection (Bevacizumab):

You should not take Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have liver problems

Have active infections

Have bleeding problems

Have Kidney disease

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to the Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Have Liver/ Kidney disease

Have blood disorder

Have infections

Have undergone surgery

Have cardiovascular disorder

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

## Dosage :

Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection contains an active ingredient, Bevacizumab, which is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, brain tumor, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer. This medicine is accessible in different substitutes & strengths & must be purchased or given on doctor’s prescription only. You must consult your physician for dosage and time because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor. You must take Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Avastin 100 Mg/4 Ml Injection (Bevacizumab) to Be Used:

As Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection. Do not take the Injection on your own & for longer period than recommended by doctor.

## How To Take The Avastin 100 Mg/4 Ml Injection (Bevacizumab):

Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Avastin 100 Mg/4 Ml Injection (Bevacizumab):

You are always advised to take Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection as prescribed. Do not start/stop using this medicine yourself. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Do not take the Injection in larger or smaller quantity or for longer period than suggested by your doctor.

## Overdose :

Seek medical emergency treatment and/ or contact your surgeon immediately in case of any overdose symptoms. Since Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the probability of an overdose is much lower. However, emergency measure will be initiated immediately by your physician if they observe overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the injection should be administered by the doctor as soon as possible. It is strictly suggested to skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next scheduled dosage. You must not double the dosage of the prescription to make up for the missed dosage. Since Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dosage is very low.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Avastin 100 Mg/4 Ml Injection (Bevacizumab):

Black or Tarry stools

Bleeding gums

Body aches or Pain

Burning, numbness, tingling in the arms and feet

Chest pain

Chills

Cloudy urine

Decreased urine output

Dilated neck veins

Fever

Irregular breathing

Seizures

Sore throat

Sweating

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Dizziness

Rectal bleeding

Taste change

Headache

Nosebleeds

Dry skin

High blood pressure

Protein in urine

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection. This interaction may produce some needless or adverse effects and/or cause your drug not to work properly. You must always talk about with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well planned medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Thalidomide

Deferiprone

Sunitinib

Topotecan

It can also interact with following disease condition:

Infections

Liver disease

Hypertension

Renal impairment

## Warning And Precaution:

Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Liver/kidney disease

Regular monitoring of complete blood cell counts and kidney function is necessary during treatment with this medicine

You must not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this medicine as it may cause nausea and vomiting

Always consult with your doctor straight away to get best possible treatment if you are observing any of the above mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection out of reach and sight of the children

This medicine is strictly used to treat with caution in children, adolescents, and elderly

Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby

You must always check up the information precisely written on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

Always consult your medical doctor if you have any uncertainty in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection should be taken for cancer treatment. Do not take this prescription for longer period than suggested by the Doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Avastin 100 mg/4 ml Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Injection is intact and not damaged while purchasing or storing.