Lucentis 0.5mg Injection

Lucentis 0.5mg Injection is a type of anti-angiogenic that is used in the treatment of wet kind of age related macular degeneration (AMD) that doesn't allow you to see staright ahead. It is also used in treatment of macular edema, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy.

You should consult your doctor before taking Lucentis 0.5mg Injection if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients, taking any other medicine or supplements, have an infection around your eyes, are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Also, you should not drive after taking Lucentis 0.5mg Injection.

The side effects you may experience after taking Lucentis 0.5mg Injection includes headache, teary eyes, nausea, itchy eyes, eye redness, eye pain, changes in vision, swelling of eye or eyelids, difficulty in speech, shortness of breath, chest pain. You should immediately see a doctor if the symptoms are severe or if they persist for long.

Lucentis 0.5mg Injection is available only as a liqiud solution. It should always be administered by a doctor, usually once in every month, and the treatment should continue as long as prescribed by the doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

• Wet Form Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

• Conjunctival Hemorrhage

• Eye Pain

• Eye Inflammation

• Eye Floaters

• Increased Intraocular Pressure

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Razumab 2.3mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Razumab 2.3mg injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Patients may experience temporary visual disturbances and they should avoid driving or operating machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Ranibizumab, please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.

This medicine works by binding to the active forms of VEGF-A along with the biologically active VEGF110. Thus the interaction of VEGF-A with its receptors is inhibited, on the surface of endothelial cells. As a result, endothelial cell multiplication is decreased, and, vascular leakage and new blood vessel formation are also prevented.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Ophthalmologist before using this medicine.