Mvasi
Generic name: Bevacizumab
Drug class:
VEGF/VEGFR inhibitors
Usage of Mvasi
Mvasi is used in adults alone or in combination with other cancer treatments to treat a certain type of brain tumor and certain types of cancers of the kidney, liver, lung, colon, rectum, cervix, ovary, or fallopian tube.
Mvasi is also used to treat cancer of the membrane lining the internal organs in your abdomen. It is usually given as part of a combination of cancer medicines.
Mvasi may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Mvasi side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Some side effects may occur during the injection. Tell your medical caregiver right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, itchy, sweaty, or have a headache, chest tightness, back pain, trouble breathing, or swelling in your face.
Mvasi can cause a serious but rare neurologic disorder that affects the brain. Symptoms may occur within hours of your first dose or may not appear for up to a year after your treatment started. Call your doctor at once if you have: extreme weakness or tiredness, headache, confusion, vision problems, fainting, or seizures (blackout or convulsions).
Mvasi can cause you to bleed more easily. Call your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if you have:
Some people taking Mvasi have developed a perforation (a hole or tear) or a fistula (an abnormal passageway) in the stomach, intestines, throat, lungs, gallbladder, kidney, bladder, or vagina. Call your doctor if you have severe stomach pain or if you feel like you are choking when you eat or drink.
Also call your doctor if you have:
Your cancer treatments may be delayed or permanently discontinued if you have certain side effects.
Common side effects of Mvasi may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Before taking Mvasi
You may not be able to use Mvasi if you are being treating with other cancer medicines such as doxorubicin, daunorubicin, or if you have or ever had:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
May harm an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. You may need a pregnancy test to make sure you are not pregnant. Use effective birth control while using Mvasi and for at least 6 months after your last dose. Tell your doctor at once if you become pregnant.
Mvasi may cause a woman's ovaries to stop working correctly. Symptoms of ovarian failure include 3 or more missed menstrual periods in a row. It may be harder for you to get pregnant while you are using Mvasi and after this treatment. Talk to your doctor about your individual risk.
Do not breastfeed while using this medicine and for at least 6 months after your last dose.
Relate drugs
- Alymsys
- Alymsys (Bevacizumab Intravenous)
- Alymsys (Bevacizumab-maly Intravenous)
- Avastin
- Cyramza
- Mvasi
- Mvasi (Bevacizumab Intravenous)
- Mvasi (Bevacizumab-awwb Intravenous)
- Bevacizumab
- Bevacizumab-adcd
- Bevacizumab-awwb
- Bevacizumab-bvzr
- Bevacizumab-maly
- Fotivda
- Pazopanib
- Ramucirumab
- Tivozanib
- Vegzelma
- Vegzelma (Bevacizumab Intravenous)
- Vegzelma (Bevacizumab-adcd Intravenous)
- Votrient
- Zaltrap
- Zirabev
- Zirabev (Bevacizumab Intravenous)
- Zirabev (Bevacizumab-bvzr Intravenous)
- Ziv-aflibercept
How to use Mvasi
Mvasi is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Tell your caregivers right away if you feel dizzy, nauseated, light-headed, sweaty, or have a headache, shortness of breath, or chest pain during the injection.
Mvasi is usually given once every 2 or 3 weeks.
Doses are based on weight. Your dose may change if you gain or lose weight.
You may need frequent medical tests and your cancer treatments may be delayed based on the results.
Warnings
Mvasi can make it easier for you to bleed. Seek emergency medical attention if you have any bleeding that will not stop. Bleeding may also happen inside your body.
What other drugs will affect Mvasi
Tell your doctor about all other cancer treatments you are receiving.
Other drugs may affect Mvasi, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
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