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Ranibizumab
INFORMATION ABOUT RANIBIZUMAB
Ranibizumab Uses
Ranibizumab is used for diabetic eye disease, wet age-related macular degeneration and Macular edema due to retinal vein occlusion.
How Ranibizumab works
Ranibizumab is a monoclonal antibody. It works in cancer by stopping the formation of blood vessels that bring oxygen and nutrients to cancerous cells. This may slow the growth and spread of cancer.
Common side effects of Ranibizumab
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Conjunctival hemorrhage, Eye pain, Increased intraocular pressure, Foreign body sensation in eyes, Blurred vision, Nausea, Dry eye, Eye itching, Cataract, Vitreous floaters, Vitreous detachment, Intraocular inflammation, Eye irritation, Increased lacrimation, Eyelid inflammation, Ocular hyperemia, Retinal disorder, Maculopathy, Eye discomfort, Posterior capsule opacification, Injection site hemorrhage, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Joint pain, Renal failure, Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand), Gastro-esophageal reflux disease, Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol), Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
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16 Oct 2024 | 08:15 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Ranibizumab
- Ranibizumab is used for the treatment of eye diseases caused by diabetes, macular degeneration and macular swelling.
- It is administered directly into the eyeball by an eye specialist.
- It may cause temporary visual disturbances. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Ranibizumab affects you.
- Inform your doctor if you experience increased eye pain and redness, blurred or decreased vision, or increased sensitivity to light.
Frequently asked questions for Ranibizumab
Ranibizumab is to be administered by intravitreal (into the eye) injection once a month. Your doctor will use a medicine to numb your eye before giving you the injection. You will receive this injection in a hospital or clinic setting.
Yes, some of the common side effects of Ranibizumab are eye redness, sensitivity to light, pain, and abnormal vision. Seek immediate medical help in such cases.
Ranibizumab should not be taken by individuals who are allergic to the medication or have an active eye infection.
Ranibizumab is recommended to be initially administered by intravitreal injection (into the eye) once a month (approximately 28 days) for up to 3 months.
After taking Ranibizumab:
a. You should not wash your face and hair or shower for 48 hours
b. Avoid rubbing your eyes
c. Avoid swimming for a week. Consult your doctor in case of any doubts
d. Do not wear contact lenses immediately after injection. You may wear spectacles instead
e. Give complete rest to your eyes and do not strain by looking at television, mobile phones, or computer screens for 1-2 days.
a. You should not wash your face and hair or shower for 48 hours
b. Avoid rubbing your eyes
c. Avoid swimming for a week. Consult your doctor in case of any doubts
d. Do not wear contact lenses immediately after injection. You may wear spectacles instead
e. Give complete rest to your eyes and do not strain by looking at television, mobile phones, or computer screens for 1-2 days.