Comparing Avastin vs Temozolomide
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Prescribed for Glioblastoma Multiforme, Cervical Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Fallopian Tube Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Ovarian Cancer, Peritoneal Cancer. Avastin may... View more |
Prescribed for Glioblastoma Multiforme, Anaplastic Astrocytoma. May also be prescribed off label for Anaplastic Oligodendroglioma, Melanoma, Melanoma - Metastatic. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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7.9
For Glioblastoma Multiforme: After my mom's glioblastoma didn't respond to Temodar/radiation, she was put on Avastin, once every two weeks. After four treatments, the tumor has shrunk by 65%!! My mom is very tired though, that is the main side effect she is experiencing. She takes several naps everyday but is otherwise completely fine. We are currently seven months from her diagnosis. |
7.4
For Glioblastoma Multiforme: have used this drug as maintenance over 100 cycles - 35day cycles. 1/2 normal dose slightly longer interval (28 day usual cycle). Some side effects but recover. Worth the side effects - 10years since surgery and radiotherapy |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Avastin side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: leukopenia. See the full temozolomide side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Avastin prices |
View all temozolomide prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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| Other bevacizumab brands include: Mvasi, Zirabev | Temodar | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
1.8 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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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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N/A |
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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 195 drugs are known to interact with temozolomide:
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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 |
August 11, 1999 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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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
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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!