Cizumab 100 Solution for Infusion

About Cizumab 100 Solution for Infusion

Cizumab 100 Solution for Infusion is an anticancer medication. It is used in the treatment of cancer of colon and rectum, non-small cell lung cancer, kidney cancer, brain tumor, ovarian and cervical cancer. It helps to prevent the growth of new blood vessels that feed tumors and stops tumors from growing.

Cizumab 100 Solution for Infusion is an effective medicine, first-line option when used together with other cancer medicines. It is given as an infusion. That means you get it through a small needle in your vein or through a port, which is a device placed under your skin. The doctor will decide your dose and duration and will check you for signs of an infusion reaction such as high blood pressure and trouble breathing. You keep taking Cizumab 100 Solution for Infusion as long as your disease is controlled and your side effects are manageable. Your doctor will determine whether you should stop taking it or not. You may be advised to check blood pressure and levels of protein in urine while you are taking this medication.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rectal bleeding, taste change, and headache. Inform your doctor that you are taking this medication before undergoing any surgical procedure, as the drug has ability to lower the ability of wound healing. Other than this, it also enhances your risk of bleeding thus if you notice any unusual bleeding or bleeding consult with your doctor immediately.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using.

USES OF CIZUMAB SOLUTION FOR INFUSION

• Cancer of colon and rectum
• Non-small cell lung cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Brain tumor
• Ovarian cancer
• Cervical cancer

BENEFITS OF CIZUMAB SOLUTION FOR INFUSION

SIDE EFFECTS OF CIZUMAB SOLUTION FOR INFUSION

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youïre worried about them

Common side effects of Cizumab

• Rectal bleeding
• Taste change
• Headache
• Nosebleeds
• Back pain
• Dry skin
• High blood pressure
• Protein in urine
• Inflammation of the nose

HOW TO USE CIZUMAB SOLUTION FOR INFUSION

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

HOW CIZUMAB SOLUTION FOR INFUSION WORKS

Cizumab 100 Solution for Infusion is a anti-angiogenic medication. It works by blocking a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). This stops the formation of blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to cancerous cells.