Macugen 0.3mg Infusion 90ml

MACUGEN 0.3MG INFUSION are eye inflammation, eye pain, ocular hypertension (increased pressure inside the eye), punctate keratitis (small marks on the eye surface), vitreous floaters or opacities (small particles or spots in vision), blurred vision or visual disturbance. Consult your doctor if any of the above side effects worsens or persists for a longer duration. USES OF MACUGEN 0.3MG INFUSION Used in the management of wet form of age-related macular degeneration HOW MACUGEN 0.3MG INFUSION WORKSMACUGEN 0.3MG INFUSION works by blocking a protein called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) that works against the growth and leakage of abnormal blood vessels in the eyes that may cause vision loss. DIRECTIONS FOR USEMACUGEN 0.3MG INFUSION will be given into the vitreous of the eye only by a doctor or nurse. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF MACUGEN 0.3MG INFUSIONCOMMON eye inflammation eye pain increased pressure inside the eye small marks on the eye surface (punctate keratitis) small particles or spots in your vision (vitreous floaters or opacities) blurred vision visual disturbance eye discomfort decreased vision increased sensitivity to light appearance of flashing lights bleeding that occurs around the eye (periorbital bleeding) bloodshot eye (conjunctival haemorrhage) disorder of the jelly portion inside the eye (vitreous disorder) such as displacement or tear (vitreous detachment) clouding of the lens disorder of the surface of the eye swelling or inflammation of the eyelid swelling of the area on the inside of the eyelid or the outer surface of the eye (conjunctiva) eye inflammation tears inflammation of the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis) dryness eye discharge or irritation eye itching eye redness or enlargement of the pupil headache nasal discharge UNCOMMON disturbance in eye’s reaction to the light (pupillary reflex impaired) small erosion on the central part of the surface of the eye (cornea) drooping eyelid scar inside the eye small lump on your eyelid due to inflammation (chalazion) injection site reaction, injection site vesicles retinal artery occlusion eye movement disorder eyelid irritation nightmare depression deafness vertigo palpitations high blood pressure dilatation of the aorta (the main blood vessel) inflammation of the higher respiratory tract vomiting indigestion irritation and inflammation of the skin hair colour changes rash, itching night sweats back pain tiredness shivering tenderness chest pain sudden fever generalised aches and pains elevation of the liver enzymes, abrasion Stop receiving MACUGEN 0.3MG INFUSION and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: serious allergic reactions symptoms such as sudden onset breathing difficulty or wheezing, swollen mouth, face, hands or feet, itching skin, fainting, rapid pulse, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting or diarrhoea eye symptoms such as eye pain or increased discomfort, worsening eye redness, blurred or decreased vision, increased sensitivity to light, increased number of small particles in vision