Lucentis Prefilled Syringe

Uses of Lucenti

Also known by its generic name Ranibizumab, Lucentis Prefilled Syringe 10mg/ml is a form of medicine used in eye care treating wet-form age-related macular degeneration. It functions by preventing the development of new blood vessels under the retina. This process also stops blood and fluid from leaking into the eyes, especially to people who have been suffering from eye disorders.

Precautions and Warnings

Before receiving a prescription for Lucentis, ensure that you speak with your medical professional first if you have the following:

• Past disease involving blood clotting and stroke
• Glaucoma

For pregnant women, there is no valid evidence that the medicine can harm their baby. However, you must discuss this with your medical professional to avoid any birth defects. Additionally, for people who have hypersensitivity to this medicine and its components, you must avoid consuming it to prevent the emergence of other health complications.

Dosage

Lucentis is administered by injecting the solution to the infected eye(s). After treatment, you need to visit your doctor regularly to check for any adverse reactions. The injection is administered once a month. The usual dose for treating macular degeneration is only 0.5 mg of Lucentis. After the first dosage, your doctor will likely administer this treatment once every 3 months according to your progress.

Side Effects

Discover the different adverse reactions of consuming this injectable medication. These are as follows:

Common Side Effects

• Nausea
• Eye irritation
• Dryness of the eyes
• Sinus pain
• Blurry vision

Severe Side Effects

• Pain in the eyes
• Blurry vision
• Eye bleeding
• Numbness
• Extreme weakness
• Severe headache