Bevacizab Injection

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Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS

Last updated on 17 Dec 2025 | 04:35 PM (IST)

Bevacizab Injection is an anticancer medication. It is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, brain tumor, ovarian and cervical cancer. It helps to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors and stops tumors from growing.

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Bevacizumab (100mg)

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Product introduction

Bevacizab Injection is an effective medicine, first-line option when used together with other cancer medicines. It is given as an infusion. That means you get it through a small needle in your vein or through a port, which is a device placed under your skin. The doctor will decide your dose and duration and will check you for signs of an infusion reaction such as high blood pressure and trouble breathing. You keep taking Bevacizab Injection as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking it or not. You may be advised to check blood pressure and levels of protein in urine while you are taking this medication.

The most common side effects of this medicine include nosebleeds, headache, high blood pressure, rhinitis, protein in urine, change in taste, dry skin, bleeding, lacrimation disorder, back pain, and exfoliative dermatitis. Inform your doctor that you are taking this medication before undergoing any surgical procedure, as the drug has ability to lower the ability of wound healing. Other than this, it also enhances your risk of bleeding thus if you notice any unusual bleeding or bleeding consult with your doctor immediately.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.

Uses of Bevacizab Injection

Benefits of Bevacizab Injection

Cancer of colon and rectum
Cancer of the colon and rectum affects the large intestine (colon) or its end portion (rectum) and usually begins as small, noncancerous polyps. Over time, these may become cancerous, leading to symptoms like blood in stool, changes in bowel habits, and weight loss. If not diagnosed early, the cancer can spread to other organs such as the liver or lungs. Bevacizab Injection helps by blocking the growth of new blood vessels that feed the tumor, thereby slowing its growth. This improves the effectiveness of other cancer treatments and may extend survival in patients with advanced colorectal cancer.

Ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer originates in the ovaries and is often called a “silent killer” because it typically causes vague or no symptoms in the early stages. Bevacizab Injection aids in controlling tumor progression by cutting off its blood supply. This can delay the worsening of the disease, enhance the response to chemotherapy, and improve overall treatment outcomes.

Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer begins in the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina. It is mainly caused by persistent infection with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) types. Symptoms can include abnormal vaginal bleeding, pain during intercourse, and pelvic pain. In advanced stages, the cancer may spread to surrounding organs. Bevacizab Injection helps manage the disease by preventing the formation of new blood vessels around the tumor, which slows down cancer progression and enhances the effects of other treatments.

Kidney cancer
Kidney cancer, particularly renal cell carcinoma, often develops without early symptoms and may be discovered incidentally during imaging tests. As it grows, it can cause blood in urine, back pain, or a mass in the abdomen. If not treated promptly, it may spread to the lungs, bones, or liver. Bevacizab Injection works by reducing the blood supply to the tumor, slowing its growth. This provides better disease control and helps improve the results of other cancer therapies.

Brain tumor
Brain tumors are abnormal growths within the brain that can be either benign or malignant. Malignant brain tumors can cause headaches, seizures, vision problems, and cognitive changes depending on their location and size. Because they grow in a confined space, they can increase pressure within the skull, making them especially dangerous. Bevacizab Injection helps reduce tumor size and brain swelling by cutting off the tumor's blood supply. This can relieve symptoms, reduce the need for steroids, and improve quality of life during treatment.

Non-small cell lung cancer
Non-small cell lung cancer is the most common type of lung cancer. It tends to grow and spread more slowly than small-cell lung cancer but is often diagnosed at a later stage. Symptoms may include persistent cough, chest pain, breathlessness, and unexplained weight loss. Bevacizab Injection helps by stopping the growth of blood vessels that supply nutrients to the tumor, making it harder for the cancer to grow or spread. This improves the impact of chemotherapy and may increase survival chances and symptom control.

Side effects of Bevacizab Injection

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 side effects of Bevacizab

Nosebleeds
Headache
High blood pressure
Inflammation of the nose
Protein in urine
Taste change
Dry skin
Hemorrhage
Increased lacrimation
Back pain
Exfoliative dermatitis

How to use Bevacizab Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Bevacizab Injection works

Bevacizab Injection 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.

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Quick tips

Bevacizab Injection is an effective, first-line option when used together with other medicines for certain types of cancers such as colorectal, lung, cervical, and kidney cancers.
Bevacizab Injection is given as an infusion. Your doctor or nurse will monitor you for signs of an infusion reaction such as high blood pressure and trouble breathing.
It can lower your wound healing ability. Inform your doctor that you are taking this medication before undergoing any surgical procedure.
It can increase the risk of bleeding. Inform your doctor if you notice any unusual bleeding or bleeding that doesn't stop easily.
Your doctor may regularly check your blood pressure and levels of protein in your urine while you are on Bevacizab Injection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bevacizab Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Bevacizab Injection during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Bevacizab Injection may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Bevacizab Injection may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Sleepiness and fainting have been reported with Bevacizab Injection and this may impair your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bevacizab Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Bevacizab Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Bevacizab with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Severe

Panitumumab (Injection Route)

Do not consume Panitumumab with Bevacizumab during the treatment of metastatic colon cancer.

Severe

Yellow fever virus (live, attenuated) (Injection Route)

Concomitant use is not recommended.

Moderate

Etoricoxib (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.

Moderate

Ticagrelor (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.

Moderate

Diclofenac (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of cancer can Bevacizab Injection be used for ?

Bevacizab Injection is approved for the treatment of cancer of the colon or rectum that has spread to other parts of the body. It must be given along with chemotherapy. Other types of cancers that it helps with includes certain types of lung cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, cervical cancer, and glioblastoma (a type of brain tumor).

How is Bevacizab Injection given?

Bevacizab Injection is given as an infusion. That means you get it through a small needle in your vein or through a port, which is a device placed under your skin. Your doctor will decide your dose and duration and will monitor you for signs of an infusion reaction.

How long can I take Bevacizab Injection for?

You keep taking Bevacizab Injection as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking Bevacizab Injection. If your cancer progresses during this initial treatment, talk to your doctor if a different chemotherapy may be an option.

How Bevacizab Injection works differently from chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy attacks fast-growing cells, like cancer cells. In contrast, the purpose of Bevacizab Injection is to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors. This causes the tumour to shrink, or to stop growing.

Does a person taking Bevacizab Injection still need chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy is still needed along with taking Bevacizab Injection. It makes chemotherapy work better.

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Chemical Class

Peptides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) Inhibitors

Related lab tests

Carcino Embryonic Antigen

Complete Blood Count

Human Papilloma Virus

Papanicolaou (PAP) Cytology

References

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Chu E, Sartorelli AC. Cancer Chemotherapy. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 955.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 142-43.
Bevacizumab. South San Francisco, California: Genentech, Inc.; 2004 [revised Sep. 2011]. [Accessed 26 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Bevacizab Injection

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Bevacizab Injection

Benefits of Bevacizab Injection

Side effects of Bevacizab Injection

How to use Bevacizab Injection

How Bevacizab Injection works

All substitutes for Bevacizab Injection

Avastin 100mg Injection

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Avangio Injection

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Panitumumab (Injection Route)

Yellow fever virus (live, attenuated) (Injection Route)

Etoricoxib (Oral Route)

Ticagrelor (Oral Route)

Diclofenac (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of cancer can Bevacizab Injection be used for ?

How is Bevacizab Injection given?

How long can I take Bevacizab Injection for?

How Bevacizab Injection works differently from chemotherapy?

Does a person taking Bevacizab Injection still need chemotherapy?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Carcino Embryonic Antigen

Complete Blood Count

Human Papilloma Virus

Papanicolaou (PAP) Cytology

References

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