Avastin

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Avastin is a widely used cancer drug (bevacizumab) that inhibits angiogenesis by targeting vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).

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Observed surface forms (2)

Surface form Occurrences
bevacizumab 3
VEGF-A 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf anti‑angiogenic agent
biologic medicinal product
drug
monoclonal antibody
antibodyIsotype IgG1
approvedBy European Medicines Agency
Food and Drug Administration
surface form: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
belongsToCompanyPortfolio Roche oncology portfolio
commonAdverseEffect hemorrhage
hypertension
proteinuria
contraindication recent major surgery
uncontrolled hypertension
developedBy Genentech
Roche
FDAApprovalYear 2004
hasATCCode L01FG01
hasDrugClass VEGF inhibitor
angiogenesis inhibitor
antineoplastic agent
hasGenericName bevacizumab
hasINN Avastin self-linksurface differs
surface form: bevacizumab
indicationType oncology
isBrandOf Avastin self-linksurface differs
surface form: bevacizumab
isMonoclonalAntibodyType humanized monoclonal antibody
legalStatus prescription only
manufacturer Genentech
Roche
mechanismOfAction inhibits angiogenesis by binding VEGF-A
prevents VEGF-A from binding to its receptors on endothelial cells
oftenUsedInCombinationWith chemotherapy
fluorouracil‑based regimens
origin recombinant DNA technology
routeOfAdministration intravenous infusion
seriousAdverseEffect arterial thromboembolic events
gastrointestinal perforation
wound healing complications
targets Avastin self-linksurface differs
surface form: VEGF-A

vascular endothelial growth factor A
usedForTreatmentOf cervical cancer
epithelial ovarian cancer
fallopian tube cancer
glioblastoma
hepatocellular carcinoma (in combination regimens)
metastatic colorectal cancer
non‑small cell lung cancer
primary peritoneal cancer
renal cell carcinoma

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Avastin hasINN Avastin self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: bevacizumab
Avastin isBrandOf Avastin self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: bevacizumab
Lucentis isRelatedDrug Avastin
this entity surface form: bevacizumab
Genentech notableProduct Avastin
Roche product Avastin
Avastin targets Avastin self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: VEGF-A