Comparing Avastin vs Capecitabine
| Avastin Remove Avastin from your drug comparison | Capecitabine Remove Capecitabine from your drug comparison |
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| Avastin bevacizumab Remove Avastin from your drug comparison | Capecitabine Remove Capecitabine from your drug comparison |
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Prescribed for Glioblastoma Multiforme, Colorectal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Peritoneal Cancer, Renal Cell... View more |
Prescribed for Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer - Metastatic, Breast Cancer, Anal Cancer. May also be prescribed off label for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Renal... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Avastin side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: anemia, diarrhea, hyperbilirubinemia, increased serum alkaline phosphatase, increased serum transaminases, nausea, neutropenia, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, paresthesia, stomatitis, thrombocytopenia, and vomiting. See the full capecitabine side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Avastin prices |
View all capecitabine prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Other bevacizumab brands include: Mvasi, Zirabev | Xeloda | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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480 hours |
0.75 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 23 drugs are known to interact with Avastin:
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A total of 224 drugs are known to interact with capecitabine:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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February 26, 2004 |
April 30, 1998 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Patient resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.