Pegaptanib Medication Information

Discover comprehensive details about Pegaptanib, including its pronunciation, uses, dosage instructions, indications, and guidelines on how and when to take it or avoid it.

The updated prescription information covers potential side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage recommendations.

Additionally, explore the Pegaptanib brands available in India and internationally, along with pricing information. For personalized advice, consult your healthcare provider.

Generic Name : Pegaptanib

Pronunciation : peg-AP-ta-nib SO-dee-um

ICD Code : Y56.5 Therapeutic Classification : Ophthalmologic Agents

Brand Names or Trade Names of Pegaptanib

International :

Macugen

Why is Pegaptanib Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is an anti-angiogenic agent, prescribed for neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD). It blocks a protein in the eye to slow or stop wet AMD.

When should Pegaptanib not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with eye infections, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Pegaptanib?

IV- The recommended dose is 0.3mg once in every six weeks.

How should Pegaptanib be taken?

It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

What are the warnings and precautions for Pegaptanib?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, any allergy, who are taking other medications, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• It may cause dizziness or vision changes, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.

• Regular eye examination needed during the treatment period.

What are the side effects of Pegaptanib?

Ocular ( Eye) - Blurred vision, cataract, tearing, eye irritation, eye pain, increased eye pressure (IOP), reduced visual acuity, visual disturbance, eye inflammation and swelling.
Non-ocular - Lung inflammation, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea, urinary tract infection, joint inflammation, bone projection, stroke, chest pain, skin inflammation, bruising, increased sugar, indigestion, hearing loss, lung infection, heart attack, urinary retention, fainting and vomiting.