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Bavencio Injection

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Product introduction

Bavencio Injection is a medicine used for treatment of urinary bladder cancer that has metastasized (spread to other parts) or has reached the advanced stage in adults and children aged above 12 years. It restores those immune responses in the body that stop cancer growth.

Bavencio Injection is used to treat various types of cancer

Uses of Bavencio Injection

Benefits of Bavencio Injection

In Treatment of Urinary bladder cancer

Bavencio Injection helps to treat urinary bladder cancer. It kills the cancer cells by stimulating the immune system of our body. It prevents progression of the disease to advanced stages of cancer and also reduces the chances of recurrence of the cancer. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Side effects of Bavencio Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Bavencio

  • Fatigue
  • Musculoskeletal (bone, muscle or joint) pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Infusion site reaction
  • Rash
  • Decreased appetite
  • Peripheral edema
  • Urinary tract infection
  • High blood pressure
  • Mucositis
  • Hand-foot syndrome
  • Voice change
  • Decreased level of thyroid hormones
  • Liver toxicity
  • Coughing up blood
  • Breathlessness
  • Abdominal pain
  • Headache

How to use Bavencio Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Bavencio Injection works

Bavencio Injection is a type of immunotherapy. It activates the body's immune system to fight cancer cells. Avelumab targets and blocks a protein (PD-L1) found on the surface of certain immune cells. Blocking PD-L1 activates the immune cells to find and kill cancer cells.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Bavencio Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Bavencio Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Bavencio Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
SAFE
Bavencio Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bavencio Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Bavencio Injection is recommended.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Bavencio Injection is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Bavencio Injection is recommended.

What if you forget to take Bavencio Injection?

If you miss a dose of Bavencio Injection, consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Do not receive any immunization or vaccination without your doctor’s approval while taking Bavencio Injection.
  • You may be at risk of infection, so try to avoid crowds or people with colds, and immediately report fever or any other signs of infection to your health care provider.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you notice signs or symptoms of skin rash, itchy skin, a rash with tiny spots and bumps, reddening of the skin.
  • To reduce nausea, take anti-nausea medications as prescribed by your doctor, and eat small, frequent meals.
  • Use contraceptives, and do not conceive a child (get pregnant) while taking Bavencio Injection. Barrier methods of contraception, such as condoms, are recommended.
  • Avoid sun exposure. Wear SPF 15 (or higher) sunblock and protective clothing.
  • Do not drive or use machines after you have received Bavencio Injection since you might feel tired or dizzy.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Peptides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Anticancer-others

Patient concerns

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Urinary bladder pain and bladder pain
Dr. Praveen Pushkar
Urology
Get urine routine examination n culture n ultrasound kub
Gall bladder/urinary tract stones
Dr. Praveen Pushkar
Urology
U will require surgery to remove bladder n right vuj calculus. For gall bladder stones consult general or gastro surgeon
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References

  1. Bavencio (Avelumab) [Product Information]; 2021. [Accessed 16 Nov. 2022] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Avelumab [Prescribing Information]. Rockland, MA: : EMD Serono, Inc.; 2022. [Accessed 16 Nov. 2022] (online) Available from:External Link
  3. Avelumab [Summary of Product Characteristics]. Modugno, Italy: Merck Serono S.p.A.; 2020. [Accessed 16 Nov. 2022] (online) Available from: External Link

Marketer details

Name: Merck Ltd
Address: L-2, J.R. Complex, Gate No. 4, Village Mandoli, Delhi-110 093, India
Country of origin: Swaziland
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Bavencio Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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