1. Bevacizumab
What is the drug bevacizumab used for?
Bevacizumab is an anti-cancer drug used in combination with other drugs for the treatment of various types of cancer such as ovarian cancer, brain cancer, non-small cell lung cancer, and colon or rectal cancer.
It works by preventing the growth of new blood vessels which feed upon tumours and thus, preventing the growth of tumors.
Generic name: Bevacizumab
Bevacizumab generic brands available in India:
Avastin: Mfr: Roche Products (India) Pvt Ltd, Country of origin: India
Versavo: Mfr: Dr. Reddy’s: Country of origin: India
Abevmy: Mfr: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Country of origin: India
Cizumab: Mfr: Hetero Healthcare, Country of origin: India
Bevazza: Mfr: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Country of origin: India
Rx required
How much does bevacizumab cost in India?
The cost of Bevacizumab is around 10 thousand to 15 thousand Indian rupees in India.
2. Crizotinib
What is the drug Crizotinib used for?
The drug Crizotinib is used for treating lung cancer (non-small), which is caused due to a defect in the gene called anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK).
The drug is used only after the patient has tested positive for the ALK test, indicated and approved by an FDA test.
The capsules are generally used in places of action for metastatic or locally advanced non-small tumors in lung cancer (NSCLC).
Generic name: Crizotinib
Crizotinib generic brands available in India:
Lucicriz 250 mg 60s cap: Mfg/Mkt: Lucius Pharmaceuticals
Mfg/Mkt: Ujwal Pharma Crizocent 60s cap
Mfg/Mkt: Pfizer Limited Crizalk 250 mg cap
Rx required
Note: Lucicriz and Crrizocent are not manufactured in India.
How much does Crizotinib cost in India?
The cost of Crizotinib in India is around 65,000 INR to 85,000 INR
3. Ceritinib
Ceritinib, like the others, is used for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer.
Its action of the mechanism takes place by blocking the path of action of abnormal proteins that signal the multiplication of tumor cells, and thus, preventing or slowing down the growth of cancer.
Ceritinib brands available in India:
Noxalk: mfg by Natco pharma (Not available right now)
Spexib Capsule mfg by Novartis India Ltd
How much does Ceritinib cost in India?
The Ceritiinib cost in India is around 85000 INR approx.
4. Erlotinib
Erlotinib is used for the treatment of both lung and pancreatic cancer. It is available internationally under its generic brand name of Tarceva and in India, few top pharma companies manufacture the generic version of Erlotinib brands in India.
Erlotinib brands available in India:
Erlonat: * Mfr: Natco pharma
Erlocip: Cipla ltd
Zyceva: Zydus Cadila
Erlomy: Mylan Pharmaceuticals
Erloshil: Shilpa Medicare Ltd
Erlotero: Hetero healthcare
How much does Erlonitib cost in India?
The Erlonitib cost is around 5000 to 10000 INR approx
5. Gefitinib
The drug Gefitinib is an anti-cancer drug, which is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer that has already spread to other parts of the body.
It is sold in the international markets under the name Iressa. Gefitinib is also available in India with various brand forms.
Gefitinib brands available in India:
Geftinat 250 mg Mfg. Natco Pharma Ltd.
Salt Composition: Gefitinib (250mg)
How much does Gefitinib cost in India?
The Gefitinib cost is approx 5000 INR in India
6. Nintedanib
Nintedanib is used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and non-small cell lung cancer. It is an oral medication available under the brand names of Ofev and Vargatef.
Generic name: Nintedanib
Nintedanib brands available in India:
Nindanib 100 Mfg. by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Nintena 100mg Soft Gelatin Capsule Mfg. by Sun Pharmaceutical Ind
Nintib 100 Soft Gelatin Capsule Mfg. by Cipla Ltd
Idofnib 100 Soft Gelatin Capsule Lupin Ltd
Nindev 100mg Soft Gelatin Capsule Mfg by: Zydus Cadila
Cyendiv 100mg Soft Gelatin Capsule Mfg by: Boehringer Ingelheim
How much does Nintedanib cost in India?
INR 3000 for 30 capsules
7. Afatinib
The drug Afatinib is sold under its brand name of gilotrif and is used to treat non-small cell lung cancer.
It is a member of the tyrosine kinase inhibitor family and is used to block the growth of tumors in many ways. Adult patients whose cancer has evolved with EGFR mutations are treated with this medicine.
Generic name: Afatinib
Afatinib brands available in India:
AFANAT is manufactured by Natco pharmaceutical India.
How much does Afatinib cost in India?
Around 12000 INR