Macugen 0.3mg Infusion

Description

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.

Introduction

In Wet age-related macular degeneration Macula is the part of the retina responsible for central vision. Wet age-related macular degeneration is an eye disorder that causes blurred vision or a blind spot in your visual field due to abnormal blood vessels that leak fluid or blood into the macula. This leads to vision problems. Macugen 0.3mg Infusion helps prevent leakage of such abnormal blood vessels and therefore prevents vision loss. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.

Benefits

Macugen 0.3mg Infusion is an anti-angiogenic medication. It works by blocking a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). This stops the growth and leakage of abnormal blood vessels in the eye(s) that may cause vision loss.

How to use

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

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.