Padcev

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Padcev is used to treat bladder cancer and cancers of the urinary tract. You may develop high blood sugar during treatment. Tell your healthcare provider if you develop symptoms of high blood sugar.

Padcev Overview

Reviewed: November 15, 2020
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Padcev is a prescription medicine used to treat adults with bladder cancer and cancers of the urinary tract that has spread or cannot be removed by surgery.

This medication belongs to a group of drugs called monoclonal antibodies. It is thought to work by attaching to the surface of cancer cells and entering and releasing cell-killing medicine. 

Padcev comes as an injectable medication to be given by intravenous (IV) infusion into your vein over 30 minutes. It is given on days 1, 8 and 15 of every 28-day cycle.

Common side effects include numbness or tingling in your hands or feet, or muscle weakness, fatigue and decreased appetite.

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