AVASTIN 100 solution for infusion 4ml
Product Overview
Avastin 100mg/4ml Solution for Infusion is a targeted therapy used in the treatment of various types of cancer.
It contains the active ingredient Bevacizumab, a monoclonal antibody that works by inhibiting angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow and spread.
About Avastin
Avastin is a widely recognized biological medicine developed by Roche.
It is approved for use in combination with other chemotherapy agents for specific types of metastatic colorectal cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, metastatic kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, fallopian tube cancer, primary peritoneal cancer, and recurrent glioblastoma.
This medication is crucial for patients undergoing certain cancer treatments, aiming to slow disease progression and improve outcomes.
Benefits of Avastin
- Targeting and inhibiting the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors.
- Slowing the growth and spread of various types of cancer.
- Often used in combination with chemotherapy to enhance treatment effectiveness.
How to Use
- The medication is prepared by diluting the Avastin concentrate in a solution of sodium chloride.
- It is administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion into a vein over a specified period.
- The initial infusion is typically given over 90 minutes.
- Subsequent infusions may be given over 60 or 30 minutes, depending on patient tolerance.
- Dosage and frequency of administration are determined by the treating physician based on the patient's specific condition, weight, and the type of cancer being treated.
Caution & Warnings
- Avastin can cause serious side effects, including gastrointestinal perforations, wound healing complications, hemorrhage, arterial thromboembolic events (e.g., stroke, heart attack), hypertension, and proteinuria.
- Infusion reactions, while rare, can occur. Patients should be monitored during and after administration.
- It is contraindicated in patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding due to potential fetal harm.
- Patients with a history of bleeding disorders, recent surgery, or uncontrolled high blood pressure should discuss these with their doctor before starting treatment.
- Regular monitoring by a healthcare professional is essential during Avastin therapy to manage potential side effects.
Ingredients
Each 4ml vial contains:
- Active Ingredient: 100 mg Bevacizumab (25 mg/ml concentration)
- Excipients: Alpha,alpha-trehalose dihydrate, sodium phosphate monobasic monohydrate, sodium phosphate dibasic anhydrous, polysorbate 20, purified water.
Product Details
- Strength: 100 mg/4 ml
- Form: Solution for Infusion
- Manufacturer: Roche
- Storage: Store in a refrigerator between 2C to 8C. Do not freeze. Protect from light.
- Legal Status: Prescription Only Medicine (POM)
| Gtin | 269-24-14 |
|---|---|
| Recommended Sale Price | 1235.55 |
| Is Wasfaty Product | No |
| Brand | Not Defined |
| Ingredient Name | Bevacizumab |
| SFDA Reg. No | 269-24-14 |
| IBC | 269-24-14 |
| Drug Type | Prescription |
| Scientific Name | Bevacizumab |
| Strength | 100 |
| Strength Unit | mg |
| Form | Solution for infusion |
| Admin Route | Intravenous |
| Size | 4 |
| Size Unit | ml |
| Package Types | Vial |
| Package Size | 1 vial x 4ml |
| shelfLife | 36 months |
| Storage conditions | Store in a refrigerator (2°C - 8°C). Do not freeze. Protect from light. |
| Refrigerator Storage | Yes |
