Product Description
Bevacizumab is an angiogenic drug used to treat a certain type of brain tumor as well as cancers of the kidney, colon, rectum, lung, or breast.
What is Avastin and how is it used?
Avastin (bevacizumab) is an 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.