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Total Lucentis reports: 480.Lucentis FDA safety alerts: 2007 .
Reported deaths: 20 Reported hospitalizations: 69.
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Reported Lucentis Side Effects: eye pain, visual acuity reduced, cerebrovascular accident, visual disturbance, ocular hyperaemia, blood pressure increased, headache, vision blurred, detachment of retinal pigment epithelium, vitreous floaters, dizziness.
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Lucentis Side Effects Report #5253884-1Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Feb 19, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, headache, rhinorrhoea. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALIUM, TYLENOL. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5253885-3
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: erythropsia, retinal haemorrhage, retinal vascular disorder. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMINS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5253886-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Feb 20, 2007. Female patient, 85 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: inflammation, retinal deposits, retinal detachment. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, LOVASTATIN, PRILOSEC, VITAMIN B12, ASTEROL. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5259058-2
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 21, 2007. Male patient, 74 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye haemorrhage, retinal vascular disorder, vascular rupture. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITAMINS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5259477-4
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Feb 23, 2007. Female patient, 77 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, headache, rhinorrhoea. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VALIUM, TYLENOL. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5259966-2
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Feb 20, 2007. Male patient, 71 years of age, was diagnosed with choroidal neovascularisation and was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: detachment of retinal pigment epithelium. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.5 MG, UNK, INTRAVITREAL. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5261549-5
Physician from BELGIUM reported LUCENTIS problem on Feb 21, 2007. Female patient, 65 years of age, weighting 110.2 lb, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SINTROM, TAMBOCOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5261687-7
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 01, 2007. Male patient, 87 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, gait disturbance, hallucination, visual, headache. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, ACTOS, GLYBURIDE, PROTONIX. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5264270-2
Physician from UNITED KINGDOM reported LUCENTIS problem on Feb 23, 2007. Female patient was treated with LUCENTIS. LUCENTIS dosage: 1.5 MG. Patient died.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5264466-X
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Feb 28, 2007. Female patient was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: visual acuity reduced. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.5 MG, SINGLE, INTRAVITREAL. During the same period patient was treated with BILBERRY, LUTEIN, BONIVA, FOSAMAX, MAGNESIUM SULPHATE. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5268684-6
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 10, 2007. Male patient, 84 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: retinal vein occlusion. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.5 MG/0.05 ML, 1/MONTH; INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5268689-5
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 10, 2007. Female patient, 91 years of age, weighting 115.1 lb, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: retinal tear. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5269062-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 05, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balance disorder, monoplegia, speech disorder. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SALSALATE, PEPCID, ATACAND, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, FUROSEMIDE, CELEBREX. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5269064-X
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 06, 2007. Male patient, 87 years of age, weighting 149.9 lb, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dizziness, gait disturbance, hallucination, headache. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LEVOTHYROXINE, ACTOS, GLYBURIDE, PROTONIX. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5270578-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 07, 2007. Female patient, 88 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthma, eye pain, sensation of foreign body, visual disturbance. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with XOPENEX, DIOVAN. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5270579-9
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 86 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diarrhoea, fall, myocardial infarction, nausea, spinal fracture, vomiting. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ANTI HYPERTENSIVE MEDS. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5270580-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 07, 2007. Female patient, 85 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5270581-7
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 08, 2007. Female patient, 93 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, fall. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FIBER, HERBS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5271152-9
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 01, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: detachment of retinal pigment epithelium. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.5 MG, UNK, INTRAVITREAL. During the same period patient was treated with BENDROFLUMETHIAZIDE. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5271155-4
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Physician from INDIA on Mar 01, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with choroidal neovascularisation and was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: conjunctival oedema, corneal oedema, eyelid oedema, hypopyon, vitritis. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.05 ML, UNK, UNK. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5271743-5
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, 85 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ischaemic stroke. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5271750-2
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthritis, condition aggravated, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, white blood cell count increased. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT, WELLBUTRIN, DIOVAN, TOPROL, LIPITOR. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5272117-3
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balance disorder, gait disturbance, monoplegia, speech disorder. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SALSALATE, PEPCID, ATACAND, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, FUROSEMIDE, CELEBREX. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5273298-8
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 02, 2007. Male patient, 77 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: vitritis. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.5 MG, INTRAVITREAL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5274625-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 89 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: concussion, facial bones fracture, fall, visual acuity reduced. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with POTASSIUM, ZOCOR. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5274706-9
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 92 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bradyphrenia, impaired driving ability, mental status changes, thinking abnormal. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5274707-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 78 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye pruritus, facial pain, impaired work ability, rhinorrhoea, swelling, visual acuity reduced. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.05 ML. During the same period patient was treated with VIGAMOX, BETADINE. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5274725-2
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient, 84 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye irritation, ocular hyperaemia, visual acuity reduced. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VITEYES, LUTEIN, CENTRUM, URSO, FOSAMAX, VERPAMIL, LIPITOR, NITROGLYLCERIN. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5277837-2
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 73 years of age, weighting 192.0 lb, was diagnosed with retinal vein occlusion and was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: pneumonia. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.05 MG. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, DIOVAN, VYTORIN, NEXIUM, FUROSEMIDE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ASPIRIN, ADVAIR DISKUS. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5277865-7
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 12, 2007. Female patient was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood pressure increased, headache, musculoskeletal stiffness, pyrexia. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with COZAAR, ZYRTEC, SYNTHROID, PRESERVISION NOS. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5278454-0
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 12, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombosis. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.05 ML, INTRAVITREAL. During the same period patient was treated with TELMISARTAN, DILTIAZEM, TRICOR, ZETIA, FLOMAX. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5279668-6
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 2007. Female patient, 83 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lip pain, lip swelling, rash. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, COUMADIN, HYZAAR. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5282468-4
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 16, 2007. Female patient, 73 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthritis, bone pain, condition aggravated, headache, pyrexia, upper respiratory tract infection, white blood cell count increased. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT, WELLBUTRIN, DIOVAN, TOPROL, LIPITOR, EXCEDRIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5282470-2
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 19, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bone pain, chills, dysarthria, ear discomfort, headache, hypoaesthesia, muscle spasms, musculoskeletal pain, photophobia. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.5 MG, 1/MONTH, INTRAVENOUS. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5282956-0
Physician from GERMANY reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 16, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, condition aggravated, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, hepatic enzyme increased, jaundice, ocular icterus, visual acuity reduced. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVASTIN. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5283062-1
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Physician from GERMANY on Mar 16, 2007. Female patient, 82 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: alanine aminotransferase increased, aspartate aminotransferase increased, condition aggravated, gamma-glutamyltransferase increased, jaundice, ocular icterus, visual acuity reduced. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVASTIN. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5283953-1
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 20, 2007. Female patient, 84 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5283986-5
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 15, 2007. Male patient, 84 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: intraocular pressure increased, myocardial infarction, post procedural complication. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5283987-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 21, 2007. Female patient, 92 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. Patient died on 01/28/2007.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5285459-2
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Mar 09, 2007. Female patient, 79 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: balance disorder, gait disturbance, monoplegia, speech disorder. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with SALSALATE, PEPCID, ATACAND, ASPIRIN, ATENOLOL, FUROSEMIDE, CELEBREX, METAMUCIL. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5286875-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 21, 2007. Female patient, 80 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: bronchitis, hypertension, nephrolithiasis, pharyngolaryngeal pain, sinusitis, urinary tract infection, vertigo. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CARDIZEM, COZAAR, LASIX, LAMICTAL, CYMBALTA. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5287052-4
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Mar 23, 2007. Male patient, 75 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: thrombosis. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.05 ML, INTRAVITREAL. During the same period patient was treated with TELMISARTAN, DILTIAZEM, TRICOR, ZETIA, FLOMAX. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5287054-8
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 23, 2007. Female patient, 83 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lip pain, lip swelling, rash, secretion discharge. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, COUMADIN, HYZAAR, FLUORESCEIN. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5287288-2
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Mar 16, 2007. Male patient, 70 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: herpes simplex ophthalmic, keratitis herpetic. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.05 ML, , INTRAVITREAL. During the same period patient was treated with VALACYCLOVIR. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5288585-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 30, 2007. Female patient, 83 years of age, weighting 170.0 lb, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye haemorrhage. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with AVAPRO, ATENOLOL, MAXZIDE, SYNTHROID, CENTRUM SILVER, LUTEIN. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5288591-2
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 02, 2007. Female patient was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eye discharge, foreign body sensation in eyes. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE, NEXIUM, GLYBURIDE, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5288804-7
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Mar 29, 2007. Male patient, 86 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: burning sensation, erythema, pruritus, swelling face. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5290658-X
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2007. Female patient was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: asthenia, fibromyalgia, pain. LUCENTIS dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CELEBREX, VITAMINS, CALCIUM, GLUCOSAMINE, TYLENOL. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5290718-3
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported LUCENTIS problem on Apr 07, 2007. Male patient, 65 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypoaesthesia. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.5 MG, 1/MONTH. Patient recovered.
Lucentis Side Effects Report #5290735-3
LUCENTIS problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 07, 2007. Male patient, 86 years of age, was treated with LUCENTIS. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: angiogram, stent placement. LUCENTIS dosage: 0.5 MG, 1/MONTH. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX, ASPIRIN. Patient recovered.
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Drug Information: Ranibizumab Injection
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a607044.html
(ra'' ni biz' oo mab)Why is this medication prescribed?
Ranibizumab is used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD; an ongoing disease of the eye that causes loss of the ability to see straight ahead and may make it more difficult to read, drive, or perform other daily activities). Ranibizumab is in a class of medications called vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) antagonists. It works by blocking abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eye(s) that may cause vision loss in people with wet AMD.
How should this medicine be used?
Ranibizumab comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected into the eye by a doctor. It is usually given in a doctor's office every month. Your doctor may give you injections on a different schedule if that is best for you.
Before you receive a ranibizumab injection, your doctor will clean your eye to prevent infection and numb your eye to reduce discomfort during the injection. You may feel pressure in your eye when the medication is injected. After your injection, your doctor will need to examine your eyes before you leave the office.
Ranibizumab controls wet AMD, but does not cure it. Your doctor will watch you carefully to see how well ranibizumab works for you. Talk to your doctor about how long you should continue treatment with ranibizumab.
Other uses for this medicine
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before receiving ranibizumab injection,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ranibizumab or any other medications.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what other prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Be sure to mention if you have received verteporfin (Visudyne) recently.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had glaucoma (an eye disease) or an infection in or around your eyes.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking ranibizumab, call your doctor.
- your doctor may prescribe antibiotic eye drops for you to use for a few days after you receive each injection. Talk to your doctor about how to use these eye drops.
- ask your doctor if there are any activities you should avoid during your treatment with ranibizumab injection.
- you should know that your eyes will be dilated (treated with eye drops that widen the pupils) before you receive each ranibizumab injection. This may make your eyes sensitive to bright light and may make it difficult for you to drive. Bring a hat or sunglasses to your appointment and plan to have someone drive you home after your treatment.
- talk to your doctor about testing your vision at home during your treatment. Check your vision in both eyes as directed by your doctor, and call your doctor if there are any changes in your vision.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
If you miss an appointment to receive ranibizumab, call your doctor as soon as possible.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Ranibizumab may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- headache
- dry or itchy eyes
- teary eyes
- feeling that something is in your eye
- nausea
- back pain
Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
- reddening of eye
- eye sensitivity to light
- eye pain
- decrease or changes in vision
- bleeding in or around the eye
- swelling of the eye or eyelid
- seeing ''floaters'' or small specks
- seeing flashing lights
- chest pain
- shortness of breath
- sweating
- slow or difficult speech
- dizziness or faintness
- weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
Ranibizumab may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while receiving this medication.
In case of emergency/overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor. Your doctor will need to examine your eyes to see if you are developing serious side effects within 2 to 7 days after you receive each ranibizumab injection.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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