Bevacizab 400 mg is a brand of Bevacizumab, a monoclonal antibody used in cancer treatment.

🔬 What It Is

Bevacizumab is a targeted therapy that works by blocking a protein called VEGF (vascular endothelial growth factor). VEGF helps tumors form new blood vessels. By blocking it, bevacizumab:

• Reduces blood supply to tumors
• Slows tumor growth
• Enhances effectiveness of chemotherapy

💉 Common Uses

Bevacizumab is used to treat several cancers, including:

• Colorectal cancer
• Lung cancer (non-small cell)
• Glioblastoma (brain tumor)
• Kidney cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Ovarian cancer

⚕️ How It’s Given

• Administered as an intravenous (IV) infusion
• Dose and schedule depend on cancer type and body weight
• 400 mg refers to the vial strength, not necessarily the single treatment dose

⚠️ Possible Side Effects

Common:

• High blood pressure
• Fatigue
• Nosebleeds
• Protein in urine

Serious (less common):

• Bleeding complications
• Blood clots
• Gastrointestinal perforation
• Delayed wound healing