Drug reference
bevacizumab
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Drug class
Oncology (Monoclonal antibody(Oncology))
Mechanism of action
Recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody to VEGF; blocks the angiogenic molecule VEGF thereby inhibiting tumor angiogenesis, starving tumor of blood and nutrients
Common side effects
- Arthralgia
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Nausea
- Hypertension
- Diarrhea
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is bevacizumab?
bevacizumab belongs to: Oncology.
How does bevacizumab work?
Recombinant humanized monoclonal antibody to VEGF; blocks the angiogenic molecule VEGF thereby inhibiting tumor angiogenesis, starving tumor of blood and nutrients
What are the common side effects of bevacizumab?
Arthralgia, Headache, Fatigue, Nausea, Hypertension, Diarrhea
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