Macugen 0.3mg Infusion
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Product introduction
Macugen 0.3mg Infusion is used in the treatment of eye condition called wet age-related macular degeneration. It reduces the abnormal growth of blood vessels in the eye. This decreases the chances of swelling as well as fluid and blood leakage that can cause vision loss.
Macugen 0.3mg Infusion is administered directly into the eyeball by an eye specialist. You should not self administer this medicine at home. The common side effects include eye pain, redness, blurred or decreased vision and eye discharge.
However, if you experience these side effects for a longer duration or any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, please inform your doctor. It is not advised to drive after administration of this injection as you may feel sleepy or dizzy and your alertness may be reduced.
Macugen 0.3mg Infusion is administered directly into the eyeball by an eye specialist. You should not self administer this medicine at home. The common side effects include eye pain, redness, blurred or decreased vision and eye discharge.
However, if you experience these side effects for a longer duration or any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, please inform your doctor. It is not advised to drive after administration of this injection as you may feel sleepy or dizzy and your alertness may be reduced.
Uses of Macugen Infusion
Side effects of Macugen Infusion
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Macugen
- Punctate keratitis
- High blood pressure
- Conjunctival hemorrhage
- Cataract
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Eye pain
- Corneal edema
- Blurred vision
- Eye discomfort
- Eyelid inflammation
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Anterior chamber inflammation
- Eye discharge
- Eye irritation
- Reduced visual acuity
- Visual disturbance
- Vitreous floaters
- Vitreous opacities
- Vitreous haemorrhage
- Conjunctivitis
- Photopsia (presence of perceived flashes of light)
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Urinary tract infection
- Corneal epithelial disorders
- Joint inflammation
- Diabetes
- Chest pain
- Contact dermatitis
- Carotid artery disease
How to use Macugen Infusion
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
How Macugen Infusion works
Macugen 0.3mg Infusion is a monoclonal antibody. It works in cancer by stopping the formation of blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to cancerous cells. This may slow the growth and spread of cancer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Macugen 0.3mg Infusion. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Macugen 0.3mg Infusion is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Macugen 0.3mg Infusion is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Macugen 0.3mg Infusion may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Macugen 0.3mg Infusion in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Macugen 0.3mg Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Macugen Infusion?
If you miss a dose of Macugen 0.3mg Infusion, please consult your doctor.\n
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Macugen 0.3mg Infusion is used for the treatment of an eye condition called wet age-related macular degeneration.
- It is administered directly into the eyeball by an eye specialist.
- It may cause temporary visual disturbances. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Macugen 0.3mg Infusion affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you experience increased eye pain and redness, blurred or decreased vision, or increased sensitivity to light.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Oligonucleotides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor for AMD
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Macugen 0.3mg Infusion sodium?
Macugen 0.3mg Infusion injection belongs to a class of medications called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) antagonists. Macugen 0.3mg Infusion is mainly used for the treatment of exudative (wet) neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD, a disease of the eye that affects vision).
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Name: Pfizer Ltd
Address: The Capital, 1802, 18th Floor , Plot No. C-70, ‘G’ Block , Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East , Mumbai – 400051.
Country of origin: India
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