INFORMATION ABOUT BEVACIZUMAB
Bevacizumab Uses
Bevacizumab is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, kidney cancer and brain tumor.
How Bevacizumab works
Bevacizumab is a anti-angiogenic medication. It works by blocking a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). This stops the formation of blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to cancerous cells.
Common side effects of Bevacizumab
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Exfoliative dermatitis, High blood pressure, Nosebleeds, Protein in urine, Decreased appetite, Electrolyte imbalance, Peripheral sensory neuropathy, Breathlessness, Thromboembolism, Wound healing complications, Ovarian failure, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Low blood platelets, Mucosal inflammation, Abscess, Cellulitis, Hypersensitivity, Rectovaginal fistula