Pegaptanib
Description
Pegaptanib is used for the treatment of a wet type of age-related macular degeneration, an eye disease that impairs central vision. This medicine is not recommended for use in children.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Pegaptanib
- Blurred vision
- Visual disturbances
- Eye discomfort
- Decreased vision
- Swelling or inflammation of the eyelid
- Eye irritation
- Dryness of eyes
- Redness of eye
- Small particles or spots in your vision
Uses of Pegaptanib
What is it prescribed for?
- Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to pegaptanib or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Ocular infection or Periocular infections
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with infectious eye diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. The risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Thromboembolic events
This medicine may cause serious arterial thromboembolic events in some patients. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Increase in intraocular pressure
This medicine may increase the intraocular pressure and hence should be used with extreme caution in patients with glaucoma (increased intraocular pressure) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. It is recommended to monitor the intraocular pressure before and after therapy with this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Visual disturbances
This medicine may cause temporary visual disturbances in some patients on therapy. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any such symptoms.
Use in children
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low. However, it is advised to contact the doctor immediately if you miss a scheduled dose of this medicine.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Pegloticase
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine is usually administered in the clinical/hospital setting under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional. Follow all the instructions given by your doctor. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions to the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Miscelleneous
How it works
This medicine works by inhibiting the abnormal blood vessel formation and leakage within the eyes to prevent vision loss.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 28 May 2019
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