Review the side-effects of Bevacizumab as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal- Changes in taste, constipation, diarrhea, increased thirst, indigestion, loss of appetite, mouth pain or sores, nausea, vomiting, black, tarry stools and dry mouth.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, tiredness and headache.
Skin- Dry skin, hair loss, swelling, or redness at the injection site, rash, hives, itching and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.
Eye and ENT- Nosebleed, stuffy or runny nose and voice changes.
Heart- Difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, congestive heart failure, calf pain or tenderness and chest pain.
Miscellaneous- Muscle pain, sluggishness, weakness and weight loss.
• Gastrointestinal perforations and Fistula
• Hemorrhage
• Blood clots
• Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES)
• Renal Injury and Proteinuria
• Pregnant and lactating women
• Ovarian Failure
• Heart Failure
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal- Changes in taste, constipation, diarrhea, increased thirst, indigestion, loss of appetite, mouth pain or sores, nausea, vomiting, black, tarry stools and dry mouth.
Central Nervous System- Dizziness, tiredness and headache.
Skin- Dry skin, hair loss, swelling, or redness at the injection site, rash, hives, itching and swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.
Eye and ENT- Nosebleed, stuffy or runny nose and voice changes.
Heart- Difficulty breathing, tightness in the chest, congestive heart failure, calf pain or tenderness and chest pain.
Miscellaneous- Muscle pain, sluggishness, weakness and weight loss.
Other Precautions :
Caution is required in patients with:• Gastrointestinal perforations and Fistula
• Hemorrhage
• Blood clots
• Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES)
• Renal Injury and Proteinuria
• Pregnant and lactating women
• Ovarian Failure
• Heart Failure
Drug Name : Bevacizumab
Bevacizumab is a monoclonal antibody used to treat certain types of advanced cancers. It has recently gained attention due to increased usage in severe COVID-19.Brand Names or Trade Names of Bevacizumab
International :
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