Comparing Avastin vs Cisplatin
Avastinbevacizumab |
Cisplatin |
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Prescribed for Glioblastoma Multiforme, Colorectal Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Peritoneal Cancer. Avastin may... more |
Prescribed for Brain Tumor, Bladder Cancer, Blood Cell Transplantation, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cervical Cancer, Neuroblastoma, Osteogenic Sarcoma, Ovarian Cancer,... more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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8.0
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8.0
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Side Effects |
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See the full Avastin side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: bone marrow depression, nephrotoxicity, and ototoxicity. See the full cisplatin side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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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 | Platinol, and Platinol-AQ | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
73 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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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 24 drugs are known to interact with Avastin:
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A total of 397 drugs are known to interact with cisplatin:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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February 26, 2004 |
December 19, 1978 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer 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.
For Glioblastoma Multiforme diagnosed with brain cancer four years ago at age 32, Surgery, Temodar and radiation worked for first couple years, then I got two more tumors, stopped Temodar and started Avastin. In just two months I've seen dramatic improvements with minimal side effects (constipation, nose bleeds and mouth sores) all of which have responded to simple remedies) My last brain scan was a large improvement over the prior one and I've reduced my Dexamethasone dose substantially! I highly recommend!