the one you love Macugen Generic Name: pegaptanib ophthalmic injection (peg AP ta nib off THAL mik in JEK tion) Brand Name: Macugen Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons What is pegaptanib ophthalmic? Pegaptanib is made from a human antibody fragment. It works by keeping new blood vessels from forming under the retina (a sensory membrane that lines the inside of the eye). In people with a certain type of eye disease, new blood vessels grow under the retina where they leak blood and fluid. This is known as the "wet form" of macular degeneration. Pegaptanib ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration. Pegaptanib ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. Slideshow Shingles: Settling The Score What is the most important information I should know about pegaptanib ophthalmic? You should not receive pegaptanib if you are allergic to it, or if you have cataracts or glaucoma, or any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection in or around your eyes. Call your doctor at once if you have eye pain or redness, swelling or puffiness around your eyes, or sudden vision problems at any time during treatment. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking pegaptanib ophthalmic? You should not receive pegaptanib if you are allergic to it, or if you have any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection in or around your eyes. FDA pregnancy category B. Pegaptanib is not expected to harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. It is not known whether pegaptanib passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take pegaptanib ophthalmic? Pegaptanib ophthalmic is given as an injection into your eye. Your doctor will use a medicine to numb your eye before giving you the injection. You will receive this injection in your doctor's office or other clinic setting. For a short time after your injection, your eyes will be checked periodically to make sure the injection has not caused any side effects. Pegaptanib is usually given once every 6 weeks. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully. What happens if I miss a dose? Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your pegaptanib injection. What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. What should I avoid while taking pegaptanib ophthalmic? This medication may cause blurred vision. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be able to see clearly. Pegaptanib ophthalmic side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as: eye pain or redness, swelling around your eyes; sudden vision problems; seeing flashes of light or "floaters" in your vision; eyes being more sensitive to light; sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body; or sudden severe headache, confusion, problems with speech or balance. Less serious side effects may include: watery eyes; blurred vision; swelling of the eyelids; or mild eye pain or discomfort after the injection. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Side Effects (complete list) What other drugs will affect pegaptanib ophthalmic? It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on pegaptanib used in the eyes. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all medicines you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor. Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Macugen (pegaptanib ophthalmic) Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 1 Review Add your own review/rating Drug class: anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents Consumer resources Macugen Macugen (Advanced Reading) Professional resources Macugen (AHFS Monograph) Macugen (FDA) Related treatment guides Macular Degeneration Where can I get more information? Your pharmacist can provide more information about pegaptanib ophthalmic. Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed. Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Inc. ('Multum') is accurate, up-to-date, and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. Drug information contained herein may be time sensitive. Multum information has been compiled for use by healthcare practitioners and consumers in the United States and therefore Multum does not warrant that uses outside of the United States are appropriate, unless specifically indicated otherwise. Multum's drug information does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients or recommend therapy. 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Last reviewed: December 14, 2011 Date modified: December 03, 2017 Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Manufacturers Gilead Sciences, Inc. Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc. Drug Class Anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents Related Drugs Macular Degeneration Eylea , Lucentis , aflibercept ophthalmic , ranibizumab ophthalmic , pegaptanib ophthalmic , Visudyne , More... Macugen Rating 1 User Review 9.0 /10 1 User Review 9.0 Rate it! Related Questions & Answers Can macugen cause severe head aches after long term use? Read more questions the goods
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