The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
The side effects below were reported by more than 10% of the people who received [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] in clinical trials:
- Nose bleeds
- Headache
- High blood pressure
- Runny nose
- Higher levels of protein in urine test
- Changes in taste
- Dry skin
- Bleeding that’s difficult to stop
- Dry eyes or too much tears
- Back pain
- Peeling or blistering skin
Please note: You might receive [[EDITOR|DRUG_DISPLAY_NAME]] along with other medications. If so, ask your provider what side effects you might expect from other anticancer medications you're taking.
Avastin serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Tears in the gut: fever, chills, intense stomach pain or cramps, bloating
- Fistulas: skin irritation around the anus, discharge from the anus, swelling or redness around the anus, blood in the stool
- Serious bleeding (general): unusual bleeding, bleeding that’s difficult to stop, easy bruising, blood in urine or stool
- Bleeding in the lungs: Chest pain, cough, trouble breathing, wheezing, fast heartbeat
- Stomach bleeds: tiredness, vomiting blood, stomach cramps, black or tarry stool, blood in the stool
- Stroke: sudden numbness or weakness in the arm, leg, or face, confusion, trouble seeing, headache, difficulty walking
- Blood clot in the lungs: cough, chest pain, trouble breathing, racing heart
- Blood clot in the heart: chest pain, stomach discomfort, sweating, nausea, dizziness
- Blood clot in the leg: leg cramp, swelling, pain, muscle tightness
- Dangerously high blood pressure: anxiety, blurry vision, confusion, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, headache
- Dangerously high blood pressure: anxiety, blurry vision, confusion, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, headache
- Serious kidney problems: trouble thinking clearly, nausea, vomiting, feeling very tired, urinating less than usual, cloudy-looking urine
- Serious infusion reactions: trouble breathing, itching or hives, flushing, swelling, chest pain, fast heartbeat, dizziness, fainting
Source: DailyMed
The following Avastin side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
body aches or pain
burning, tingling, numbness, or pain in the hands, arms, feet, or legs
chest pain, discomfort, or tightness
chills
cloudy urine
cracks in the skin
decreased urine output
difficult or labored breathing
dilated neck veins
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
ear congestion
irregular breathing
irregular heartbeat
lack or loss of strength
lightheadedness
loss of appetite
loss of heat from the body
loss of voice
mood changes
nervousness
pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
painful or difficult urination
pinpoint red spots on the skin
pounding in the ears
rapid breathing
redness of the skin
runny or stuffy nose
seizures
sensation of pins and needles
slow or fast heartbeat
sores on the skin
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
stabbing pain
sunken eyes
sweating
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
swollen glands
thirst
trouble breathing
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
watery or bloody diarrhea
wrinkled skin
yellow skin
Less common
Bone pain
difficulty with swallowing
fainting
severe constipation
severe vomiting
stomach pain or tenderness
Rare
Back pain
blisters
blurred vision
confusion
dizziness
drowsiness
headache
increased thirst
loss of consciousness
muscle pain or cramps
open sores
pale skin
Incidence not known
Bloody mucus or unexplained nosebleeds
heavy jaw feeling
high fever
hoarseness
indigestion
loosening of a tooth
pain, swelling, or numbness in the mouth or jaw
stomach cramping or burning
stomach pain, usually after eating a meal
sudden weakness in the arms or legs
sudden, severe chest pain
unexplained bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
voice changes
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Belching
bloody nose
change in taste or bad unusual or unpleasant (after) taste
change in walking and balance
clumsiness or unsteadiness
excess flow of tears
stomach discomfort or upset
thinning of the hair
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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