What it is used for

Metastatic Colorectal Cancer,ABEVMY (bevacizumab) in combination with fluoropyrimidine-based chemotherapy is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer.,Locally recurrent or metastatic Breast Cancer,ABEVMY (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 PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES, Clinical Trials).,Advanced, metastatic or recurrent non-squamous Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC),ABEVMY (bevacizumab), in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel, is indicated for firstline treatment of patients with unresectable advanced, metastatic or recurrent, non-squamous, non- small cell lung cancer.,Advanced and/or metastatic Renal Cell Cancer,ABEVMY (bevacizumab) in combination with interferon alfa-2a is indicated for treatment of patients with advanced and/or metastatic renal cell cancer.,Grade IV Glioma,ABEVMY (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,ABEVMY (bevacizumab) in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel, is indicated for firstline 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,ABEVMY (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.,ABEVMY (bevacizumab) in combination with paclitaxel, 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,ABEVMY (bevacizumab) in combination with paclitaxel and cisplatin is indicated for the treatment of persistent, recurrent or metastatic carcinoma of the cervix. ABEVMY (bevacizumab) in combination with paclitaxel and topotecan is an acceptable alternative where cisplatin is not tolerated or not indicated.

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Intravenous Infusion.

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

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Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

A clear to slightly opalescent, colourless to pale brown, sterile solution

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine. open tool tip to find out more

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?

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.