Bevastim IV Infusion
IV Infusion
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BevacizumabWeight:
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Bevacizumab
Indications
Bevacizumab is indiated for- Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC) Non-Squamous Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Glioblastoma Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (mRCC) Persistent, Recurrent, or Metastatic Carcinoma of the Cervix Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Pharmacology
Bevacizumab binds VEGF and prevents the interaction of VEGF to its receptors (Flt-1 and KDR) on the surface of endothelial cells. The interaction of VEGF with its receptors leads to endothelial cell proliferation and new blood vessel formation in in vitro models of angiogenesis. Administration of bevacizumab to xenotransplant models of colon cancer in nude (athymic) mice caused reduction of microvascular growth and inhibition of metastatic disease progression.
Dosage Administration
Metastatic Colorectal Cancer (mCRC): The recommended doses are 5 mg/kg or 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks when used in combination with intravenous 5-FU-based chemotherapy. Administer 5 mg/kg when used in combination with bolus-IFL. Administer 10 mg/kg when used in combination with FOLFOX4. Administer 5 mg/kg every 2 weeks or 7.5 mg/kg every 3 weeks when used in combination with a fluoropyrimidine-irinotecan or fluoropyrimidine-oxaliplatin based chemotherapy regimen in patients who have progressed on a first-line Bevacizumab-containing regimen. Non-Squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC): The recommended dose is 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel. Glioblastoma: The recommended dose is 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks. Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma (mRCC): The recommended dose is 10 mg/kg every 2 weeks in combination with interferon alfa. Cervical Cancer: The recommended dose of Bevacizumab is 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks as an intravenous infusion administered in combination with one of the following chemotherapy regimens: paclitaxel and cisplatin, or paclitaxel and topotecan. Platinum-Resistant Recurrent Epithelial Ovarian, Fallopian Tube or Primary Peritoneal Cancer: The recommended dose is 10mg/ kg every 2 weeks in combination with one of the following intravenous chemotherapy regimens: paclitaxel, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, or topotecan (weekly); or 15 mg/kg every 3 weeks in combination with topotecan (every 3 weeks).
Pregnancy And Lactation
There are no contraindications listed in the manufacturer’s labeling.
Therapeutic
Pregnancy Category C. There are no adequate or well controlled studies of bevacizumab in pregnant women. It is not known whether Avastin is secreted in human milk.
Storage Conditions
Arterial Thromboembolic Events. Among patients receiving Bevacizumab in combination with chemotherapy, the risk of developing ATE during therapy was increased in patients with a history of arterial thromboembolism, diabetes, or age greater than 65
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