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Avastin is the brand name of the drug bevacizumab, which is used to treat certain cancers of the colon, rectum, lung, brain, ovary, cervix, and kidney.vastin is also used with chemotherapy to treat breast cancer that has not been previously treated with chemotherapy and that has spread to other parts of the body. Avastin is also used alone to treat a progressive glioblastoma, a certain type of brain tumor, which has been previously treated.
What is amifostine? Amifostine a chemoprotectant (KEEM-o-pro-TEK-tant) that can help lessen the side effects of certain cancer chemotherapy medications or radiation treatment. Amifostine is used to protect the kidneys from harmful effects caused by cisplatin when given to patients with ovarian cancer. Amifostine is also used to prevent severe dry mouth caused by radiation treatment of the head and neck, which can affect the salivary gland. Amifostine will not prevent all side effects of chemotherapy medications. However, this medication may help protect your body from some of the serious side effects that chemotherapy can cause. Amifostine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.