Drug was changed from Avastin to Mvasi: Did this happen to you?

Posted by charlotte12 @charlotte12, Jan 8 4:04pm

I started maintenance therapy with Avastin but it changed to
Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb), it's biosimilar to Avastin, what I read online. They are similar but not the same. Do you know what " awwb" stands for. If you are taking Mvasi instead of Avastin, do you know the reason? Is it cost, availability or what?

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shali2524 | @shali2524 | Jan 9 10:04am

I don’t know I didn’t take that one was always on avastain

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 17 3:19pm

Here's an article that explains the differences and similarities:
- What is the difference between Mvasi and Avastin? https://www.drugs.com/medical-answers/difference-between-mvasi-avastin-3331553/

@charlotte12, have you had a chance to ask your team why the treatment drug bevacizumab was changed from brand name Avastin (bevacizumab) to Mvasi (bevacizumab-awwb)?

charlotte12 | @charlotte12 | Jan 17 4:11pm

In reply to @colleenyoung "Here's an article that explains the differences and similarities: - What is the difference between Mvasi..." + (show)

yes, I asked the oncology nurse. The drug had not been changed, I received Mvasi from the start of the 2nd chemo. I don't know why not with the first chemo infusion. In one previous note by the nurse in the infusion center, Avastin was mentioned, but in the meds summary Mvasi was listed. That led to my inquiry.

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