Ranibizumab
Lucentis (ranibizumab) is an anti-VEGF antibody fragment administered as an intravitreal injection for the treatment of certain eye conditions affecting the retina. It is primarily used for wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, and macular edema following retinal vein occlusion. By inhibiting vascular endothelial growth factor, it helps reduce abnormal blood vessel growth and vascular leakage in the eye.
Lucentis is an injectable anti-VEGF medication used to treat eye conditions causing vision loss from abnormal blood vessel growth and fluid leakage in the retina.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 644298
- Generic
- Lucentis
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Wet (neovascular) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, macular edema following retinal vein occlusion, and myopic choroidal neovascularization.
Lucentis is a monoclonal antibody fragment that binds to and inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), reducing abnormal blood vessel growth, vascular leakage, and inflammation in the retina.
Administered as an intravitreal injection by an eye care professional. Potential risks include eye infection (endophthalmitis), retinal detachment, increased intraocular pressure, and rare systemic effects. Patients should report any eye pain, redness, or vision changes promptly. Treatment is typically repeated at regular intervals based on response.
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