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Bevaciptin TM

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Active ingredients: bevacizumab

Brand name

(ARTG)

: BEVACIPTIN bevacizumab 400 mg/16 mL concentrated solution for infusion vial

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Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Metastatic colorectal cancer Bevaciptin (bevacizumab) in combination with fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer. Locally recurrent or metastatic breast cancer Bevaciptin (bevacizumab) in combination with paclitaxel is indicated for the first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer in patients in whom an anthracycline-based therapy is contraindicated (see section 5.1 Clinical trials). Advanced, metastatic or recurrent non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) Bevaciptin (bevacizumab), in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel, is indicated for first- line treatment of patients with unresectable advanced, metastatic or recurrent, non-squamous, non-small cell lung cancer. Advanced and/or metastatic renal cell cancer Bevaciptin (bevacizumab) in combination with interferon alfa-2a is indicated for treatment of patients with advanced and/or metastatic renal cell cancer. Grade IV glioma Bevaciptin (bevacizumab) as a single agent, is indicated for the treatment of patients with Grade IV glioma after relapse or disease progression after standard therapy, including chemotherapy. Epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer Bevaciptin (bevacizumab) in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel, is indicated for first- line treatment of patients with advanced (FIGO stages IIIB, IIIC and IV) epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer. Recurrent epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube or primary peritoneal cancer Bevaciptin (bevacizumab) in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel or in combination with carboplatin and gemcitabine, is indicated for the treatment of patients with first recurrence of platinum-sensitive, epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who have not received prior bevacizumab or other VEGF-targeted angiogenesis inhibitors. Bevaciptin (bevacizumab) in combination with topotecan or pegylated liposomal doxorubicin is indicated for the treatment of patients with recurrent, platinum-resistant epithelial ovarian, fallopian tube, or primary peritoneal cancer who have received no more than two prior chemotherapy regimens, and have not received any prior anti-angiogenic therapy including bevacizumab. Cervical cancer Bevaciptin (bevacizumab) in combination with paclitaxel and cisplatin is indicated for the treatment of persistent, recurrent or metastatic carcinoma of the cervix. Bevaciptin (bevacizumab) in combination with paclitaxel and topotecan is an acceptable alternative where cisplatin is not tolerated or not indicated.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Injection, concentrated
  • Intravenous
  • Clear to slightly opalescent, colourless to pale brown, sterile solution

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Do not Freeze
  • Do not Shake
  • Shelf lifetime is 30 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 1 vial pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient bevacizumab

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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