Ranibizumab

Ranibizumab is used for the treatment of eye diseases which are caused by diabetes, macular degeneration, and macular swelling. It reduces the abnormal growth and leakage of blood vessels in the eye that can cause vision loss. Ranibizumab 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 it may cause blurring of vision. Ranibizumab 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.

• Diabetic eye disease • Wet age-related macular degeneration • Macular oedema due to retinal vein occlusion

Humanized monoclonal antibody to VEGF-A, inhibits VEGF-A-induced ocular neovascularization.

Adult Dose: Intravitreal Neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration Adult: 0.5 mg (0.05 mL of 10 mg/mL) mthly into the affected eye as a single dose. Continue treatment until visual acuity is stable for 3 consecutive mth. Doses are given at intervals of at least 1 mth. Macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion Adult: 0.5 mg mthly into the affected eye as a single dose for 6 months. Doses are given at intervals of at least 1 mth. Diabetic Macular Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy with DME 0.3 mg (0.05 mL of 6 mg/mL) administer by intravitreal injection once a month (approximately every 28 days).

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

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

Common: • Conjunctival hemorrhage • Eye pain • Eye inflammation • Increased intraocular pressure

[UNSAFE] Ranibizumab may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. Ranibizumab 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 Ranibizumab affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience increased eye pain and redness, blurred or decreased vision, or increased sensitivity to light.

Active or suspected ocular or periocular infection, active severe intraocular inflammation, signs of irreversible ischaemic visual function loss in patients w/ retinal vein occlusion.

May enhance the adverse/toxic effect of belimumab. Serious intraocular inflammation may occur when used adjunctively w/ verteporfin photodynamic therapy (PDT).

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ranibizumab. Please consult your doctor.

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Ranibizumab may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Ranibizumab is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Ranibizumab is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ranibizumab may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. [SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Ranibizumab is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ranibizumab may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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