Bevacizumab (Cont.)

Bevacizumab: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking bevacizumab if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Bevacizumab to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Bevacizumab?

In studies, people who were given high doses of bevacizumab (two to four times the recommended dosages) experienced headaches. An overdose with bevacizumab is not common, since the medication is administered by a healthcare professional.
 
If you happen to overdose on bevacizumab, seek immediate medical attention.
 

How Should Bevacizumab Be Stored?

Bevacizumab should be stored under refrigeration at your healthcare provider's office, clinic, or pharmacy. It must be diluted before it is given to you, and once it is diluted, it should be used within eight hours.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;