InjectionLucentis Injection
About this Medicine
Lucentis Injection 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. Lucentis Injection is administered directly into the eyeball by an eye specialist. You should not self administer this medicine at home. The common side effects include conjunctival hemorrhage, eye pain, eye floaters, increased intraocular pressure, and eye inflammation.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.
How it Works
Lucentis Injection is a monoclonal antibody. It works in cancer by stopping the formation of blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to cancerous cells. This may slow the growth and spread of cancer.
Key Facts
Chemical Class :: Monoclonal antibody (mAb)|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: OPHTHAL|Action Class :: Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor for AMD
Safety Overview
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