Avastin FAQ: Is It Right for You?
What is Avastin?
It's a cancer drug used to treat several different kinds of cancer such as lung, colorectal, kidney, cervical, glioblastoma, and ovarian cancer.
What is Avastin (MOA) Mechanism of Action?
It works by first binding and then preventing the action of VEGF with its interaction with its receptors on endothelial cells.
Avastin Dosage
The recommended dosage is 15 mg intravenously every 3 weeks in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel for up to 6 cycles.
Cost / Price of Avastin
Avastin costs about $849 for a supply of 4 milliliters, depending on the pharmacy you visit.
Avastin Generic
Its generic name is bevacizumab.
Avastin Side effects
The common side effects include the following:
- weakness
- pain
- abdominal pain
- nausea & vomiting
- reduced appetite
- constipation
- upper respiratory infection
- low white blood cell count
- nosebleed
- diarrhea
- hair loss
- mouth sores
- headache
- proteinuria
Avastin Survival Rate
43% of patients saw six-month progression-free of cancer after receiving treatment with Avastin.
