Aflibercept
Information about Aflibercept
Aflibercept Uses
Aflibercept is used in the treatment of diabetic macular edema.
How Aflibercept works
Aflibercept is an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) medication. It works by reducing the formation of abnormal blood vessels that damage the retina and may cause vision loss in diabetic macular edema.
Common side effects of Aflibercept
Eye redness, Eye pain, Cataract
Available Medicine for Aflibercept
EyleaBayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹566931 variant(s)
Expert advice for Aflibercept
- Aflibercept is used for the treatment of eye diseases caused by diabetes, macular degeneration and macular swelling.
- 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 Aflibercept affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you experience increased eye pain and redness, blurred or decreased vision, or increased sensitivity to light.