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Bevacizumab
Description
Humanized monoclonal antibody to Vascular endothelial growth factor
(VEGF) receptors 1 and 2
Route
Intravenous
Dose
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Mechanism of action
Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) receptors 1 & 2
Indications
Mainly used in cancer treatment
Off label
(dermatologic)
:
Psoriasis (1 study)
Contraindications
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Side Effects
Stomatitis
Mucosal bleeding
Impaired wood healing
Interactions
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Monitoring & Other
Single report of use in
Psoriasis