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Bevatas 400 Injection

Manufactured byIntas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsBevacizumab
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Bevatas 400 Injection is an anticancer medicine that is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of various types of cancers. This medicine works by inhibiting the blood supply to the tumour, which provides nutrients and oxygen to the cancer cells. Thus it slows down the growth of cancer cells. Bevatas 400 Injection can show side effects like body ache, sweating, tiredness, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, decreased blood cell count, weakness, etc. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen. Avoid driving vehicles and operating machines after receiving this medicine as it can make you feel dizzy. Bevatas 400 Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in a clinic or a hospital setting. Your dose and duration of the treatment will be decided based on the severity of your condition. Do not stop receiving this medication without consulting your doctor, as it may worsen your condition. Bevatas 400 Injection is not recommended if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor about all your current medications and pre-existing medical conditions before receiving this medicine. This will help your doctor to adjust your dose to avoid undesired effects. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Bevatas 400 Injection

Avastin 400 mg/16 ml Injection
Roche India
Bevatas 100 Injection
Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Krabeva 100 mg/4 ml Injection
Biocon Ltd.
Bevarest-100 Injection
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Bevarest-400 Injection
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Bevatas 400 Injection

Black or tarry stools

Bleeding gums

Body aches or pain

Burning, numbness, tingling in the arms and feet

Chest pain

Chills

Decreased urine output

Fever

Irregular breathing

Seizures

Sore throat

Sweating

Unusual bleeding or bruising

Unusual tiredness and weakness

Dizziness

Nausea and vomiting

Diarrhoea

Low blood cell count

Change in taste

Uses of Bevatas 400 Injection

What is it prescribed for?

Colorectal Cancer

Bevatas 400 Injection is used in the treatment of colorectal cancer. The colon and rectum are parts of the large intestine. Colorectal cancer occurs when tumours form in the lining of the large intestine.

Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Bevatas 400 Injection is used in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer. It is a type of lung cancer characterised by symptoms such as a persistent cough, shortness of breath, weight loss, coughing up blood, etc.

Glioblastoma Multiforme

Bevatas 400 Injection is used in the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme, a type of brain cancer characterised by symptoms such as headache, drowsiness, nausea, blurred vision, seizures (fits), mood swings, changes in behaviour and personality, etc.

Renal cell carcinoma

Bevatas 400 Injection is used in the treatment of renal cell carcinoma, which is the most common type of kidney cancer.

Cervical cancer

Bevatas 400 Injection is used in the treatment of cervical cancer, a cancer of the cervix (the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina). It is characterised by bleeding in between periods, foul-smelling white discharge, low back pain, lower abdominal pain, etc.

Ovarian Cancer

Bevatas 400 Injection is used in the treatment of cancer of the ovaries.

Fallopian Tube Cancer

Bevatas 400 Injection is used in the treatment of cancer of the fallopian tube, a female reproductive organ that transports the egg from the ovary to the uterus.

Peritoneal Cancer

Bevatas 400 Injection is used in the treatment of peritoneal cancer. It develops in a thin layer of tissue called the peritoneum that lines the abdomen.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The effect of Bevatas 400 Injection can be observed rapidly after intravenous administration.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    Bevatas 400 Injection may remain in your body for 120 days.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Bevatas 400 Injection.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Bevatas 400 Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy as it can harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Bevatas 400 Injection is not recommended for use while breastfeeding, and for at least six months after your last dose.

Allergy

Bevatas 400 Injection is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Bevatas 400 Injection is highly unsafe during pregnancy as it can harm your foetus. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Bevatas 400 Injection is not recommended for use while breastfeeding, and for at least six months after your last dose.

General warnings

Fistula formation

Bevatas 400 Injection should be used with caution as it can lead to the formation of fistula (an abnormal connection between two hollow spaces, such as blood vessels, intestines, or other hollow organs) on different organs of the body.

Driving and operating machines

Bevatas 400 Injection may cause drowsiness, fainting, loss of balance, etc. Therefore, avoid driving vehicles or operating machines if you experience such symptoms while receiving this medicine.

Cardiovascular diseases

Bevatas 400 Injection should be used with caution if you have pre-existing disorders related to the heart and blood vessels, as this medicine may further worsen your condition.

Use in children

Bevatas 400 Injection is not recommended for use in children below 18 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Surgery

Bevatas 400 Injection may impair wound healing and increase the risk of other complications. Hence, this medicine is not recommended for at least 28 days after a surgical procedure or until the surgical wound is fully healed.

Bleeding

Bevatas 400 Injection may increase the risk of bleeding, and it is recommended to discontinue this medicine at least 28 days before surgery. Hence, consult your doctor before undergoing surgery.

Proteinuria

Bevatas 400 Injection may increase the risk of proteinuria (high levels of protein in the urine). Hence, it should be used with caution, especially if you have kidney problems.

Missed Dose

As Bevatas 400 Injection is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. If you miss an appointment for a scheduled dose of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions.

Overdose

As Bevatas 400 Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by your doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Thalidomide

Deferiprone

Sunitinib

Topotecan

Disease interactions

Hypertension

Bevatas 400 Injection may cause a severe increase in blood pressure. Hence it should be used with caution if you have hypertension (high blood pressure). Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure periodically during treatment with this medicine.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Bevatas 400 Injection is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the hospital or clinical setting. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects that persist or worsen. Bevatas 400 Injection may cause an increase in blood pressure. Hence, monitor your blood pressure periodically while receiving this medicine. This medicine may increase the risk of bleeding and also impair wound healing. Hence inform your doctor if you recently had surgery or are planning to undergo surgery. Use effective contraceptive methods to avoid pregnancy while receiving Bevatas 400 Injection, as it can harm the developing foetus. Bevatas 400 Injection may cause ovarian failure, a condition in which the ovaries stop working properly causing fertility problems and symptoms of menopause in women. Hence consult your doctor about the risk of infertility before receiving this medicine.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Bevatas 400 Injection inhibits the formation and growth of blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to cancer cells. This helps in slowing the growth of the cancer cells.

Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors, Anticancer drug

Schedule

Schedule H

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