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Susvimo is a prescription medication containing ranibizumab, delivered through a refillable ocular implant to treat neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Unlike traditional eye injections, Susvimo provides continuous drug delivery over several months with periodic refills by a healthcare professional.
Susvimo is an implant that continuously delivers ranibizumab to the eye for treating wet AMD, reducing the need for frequent injections.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2584859
- Generic
- Susvimo
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treats neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in adults who have previously responded to anti-VEGF injections.
Contains ranibizumab, an anti-VEGF antibody fragment that inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor, reducing abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the retina to help preserve vision.
Requires surgical implantation of the device in the eye. Refills are performed periodically by an eye care professional. May cause side effects such as conjunctival bleb, conjunctival hyperemia, or increased intraocular pressure. Patients should discuss risks and benefits with their ophthalmologist.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 9, 2026. · Read our editorial policy