Bambevi (Bevacizumab)
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Description
Your oncologist may prescribe Bambevi for the treatment of various types of cancers, including metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), metastatic lung cancer, recurrent platinum-resistant ovarian cancer, or recurrent glioblastoma. It is a non-chemotherapy drug that belongs to the class of medications called biologics.1
Bambeviu is a monoclonal IgG1 antibody that binds to vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). VEGF is a protein on the surface of endothelial cells that increases the growth of new blood vessels. By binding to VEGF, Bambevi prevents the growth of new blood vessels that would supply tumors with oxygenated blood.
Directions
The Bambevi dosage is individualized based on the type of cancer and patient characteristics. Take it exactly as directed by your doctor.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Bambevi is bevacizumab.
Interactions
Common drug-drug interactions may include:
- Alendronate
- Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)
- Belimumab
- Carboplatin
- Clozapine
- Cyclophosphamide
- Dipyrone
- Doxorubicin
- Etidronate
- Ibandronate
- Ifosfamide
- Risedronate
- Sorafenib
- Sunitinib
- Zoledronic acid
Cautions
Use caution if you have a history of cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, kidney problems, or respiratory disease.
There are many potential precautions with Bambevi. Ask your doctor for a full list that applies to you.
Side Effects
The most common side effects are:
- Abdominal pain
- Allergic reactions
- Bleeding
- Blood clots
- Bronchitis
- Bruising
- Changes in moods
- Changes in the sense of taste
- Chest pain
- Chills
- Coughing
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty in sleeping
- Excessive tearing
- Fever
- Headache
- High blood pressure
- Hoarseness
- Infections
- Joint pain
- Loss of appetite
- Lung infection
- Mouth infection
- Muscle pain
- Nausea
- Necrotizing fasciitis
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Nose infection
- Pain
- Pelvic pain
- Protein in the urine
- Rectal bleeding
- Runny nose
- Scaling skin or changes in skin color
- Seizures
- Shortness of breath
- Sinus infection
- Skin infection
- Sores in the mouth
- Stroke
- Swelling and numbness of the hand and feet
- Swelling of the hand and feet
- Throat infection
- Tingling sensation or numbness in toes and fingers
- Tiredness
- Trachea
- Urine infection
- Vision loss
- Vomiting
- Weight loss
References
Bambevi [package insert]. Toronto, Ontario: Apotex; September 2021.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.Product Code : 14433
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