Macugen 0.3Mg Infusion

Macugen 0.3Mg Infusion is used in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, or age-related loss of vision in central spots, or blurred vision. It is administered in the form of intravitreal injections, i.e. injections into the vitreous humour of the eyes. A 0.3 mg dose is given once in 6 weeks.

Side effects of Macugen 0.3Mg Infusion include bleeding within the eye (conjunctival haemorrhage), eye infection, retinal damage, small spots in vision, marks on the surface of the eyes, inflammation, cataract, eye discharge, increase in intraocular pressure, eye irritation, eye pain, and hypertension. Rarely observed side effects include dizziness, headache, nausea, bronchitis, and urinary tract infections. However, no significant adverse effects have been noted in case of an overdosage.

Intravitreal injections typically tend to cause endopthalmitis, and one must be monitored for a week after every injection to check for, the occurrence of any infection in the eye, so as to provide early treatment. Intraocular pressure must also be monitored. Macugen 0.3Mg Infusion is contraindicated in patients with known ocular or periocular infections, and hypersensitivity and allergic reactions to it. Hence, you must inform your doctor if you have an allergic reaction to any of the components of Macugen 0.3Mg Infusion.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

• Wet Form Of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

• Foreign Body Sensation In Eyes

• Increased Intraocular Tension

• Eye Pain

• Punctate Keratitis

• Eye Floaters

• Visual Disturbances

• Cataract

• Blurred Vision

• Eye Inflammation

• Stinging In The Eyes

• Increased Blood Pressure

• Corneal Edema

• Eye Itching

• Conjunctival Hemorrhage

• Visual Impairment

• Burning Sensation In Eye

• Eye Discharge

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Macugen 0.3mg infusion is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Pegaptanib, please consult your doctor.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.

This medication is used to stimulate the production of neutrophils. The drug achieves this by binding with G-CSF receptors and promoting its action. This, in turn, increases the rate of production of the neutrophils.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Rheumatologist before using this medicine.