Altuzan 400mg /16ml Bevacizumab Injection In Pakistan

Altuzan 400mg /16ml Bevacizumab Injection In Pakistan

Altuzan 400mg/16ml is a prescription anticancer medicine containing bevacizumab, a monoclonal antibody used to treat certain types of cancer. It works by blocking vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a protein that helps tumours develop the blood vessels needed to grow.

Depending on the cancer type and treatment plan, bevacizumab may be used for colorectal cancer, certain types of lung cancer, kidney cancer, cervical cancer, and selected ovarian cancers. It is often given in combination with other anticancer medicines under the supervision of an oncologist.

Key Benefits

• Targeted Cancer Therapy: Blocks VEGF signalling involved in the formation of new blood vessels.

• Colorectal Cancer Treatment: Used in eligible patients with certain forms of advanced or metastatic colorectal cancer.

• Lung Cancer Treatment: May be used for selected patients with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer.

• Kidney Cancer Treatment: Can be part of a treatment plan for eligible patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma.

• Other Cancer Treatments: May be used for selected ovarian and cervical cancers, depending on the diagnosis.

• Combination Therapy: Can be prescribed alongside chemotherapy or other cancer medicines when clinically appropriate.

   

Specifications

• Brand Name: Altuzan

• Generic Name: Bevacizumab

• Strength: 400mg/16ml

• Concentration: 25mg/ml

• Dosage Form: Concentrate for solution for infusion

• Route of Administration: Intravenous (IV) infusion

• Packaging: Single-dose vial

• Drug Class: Anti-VEGF monoclonal antibody

• Storage: Refrigerate at 2–8°C in the original carton. Do not freeze or shake.

   

How To Use

1. Prescription Required: Use only under the supervision of a qualified oncologist.

2. Dose Determination: The dose is calculated according to the patient's body weight, cancer type, treatment regimen, and medical condition.

3. Professional Preparation: A trained healthcare professional dilutes and prepares the medicine according to the official product instructions.

4. IV Infusion: The prepared solution is administered into a vein by qualified medical staff. It must not be self-injected.

5. Treatment Schedule: The frequency of treatment depends on the cancer type and any medicines given alongside bevacizumab.

6. Medical Monitoring: Blood pressure, urine protein, bleeding symptoms, kidney function, and wound healing may need monitoring during treatment.