Lucentis, Ranibizumab 10 Mg/ Ml - 1 Vial

Product Name

• Lucentis, Ranibizumab 10 Mg/ Ml - 1 Vial

Scientific Name

• Ranibizumab

Category Of Lucentis 10 Mg

• Ophthalmic Agents

Mechanism Of Action Of Ranibizumab

• Binds to and inhibits vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), a protein that promotes the growth of new blood vessels in the retina. This helps to slow or stop the progression of wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema, and choroidal neovascularization (CNV).

Therapeutic Indications Of Lucentis 10 Mg/Ml Vial

• Patients with Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).
• Patients with Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO).
• Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy (DR).
• Patients with Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization (mCNV).

Method Of Administration Of Lucentis 10 Mg

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.
• Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Your doctor will tell you how to use this medicine. This will depend on your condition and how old you are.
• The recommended dose is 0.5 mg injected into the eye once a month.
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Lucentis 10 Mg

• Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them, you may suffer from:

1. Eye pain
2. Increased intraocular pressure
3. Bleeding in the eye
4. Eye inflammation

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Lucentis 10 Mg

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice to maintain good eye health

• Regular eye exams detect vision problems early.
• Good nutrition maintains eye health.
• Exercise reduces the risk of eye diseases.
• Wear protective eyewear to avoid injury.
• Proper lighting prevents eye strain.
• Rest your eyes to avoid strain and dryness.
• Quit smoking to reduce the risk of eye diseases.
• Manage chronic conditions affecting the eyes.
• Maintain a healthy weight to reduce the risk of eye diseases.

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Lucentis 10 Mg

• Use with caution in patients with a history of stroke or heart attack.
• Do not use it in case of eye infection or inflammation.
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Lucentis 10 Mg

• Store at 2-8°C (36-46°F) and protect from light
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect it from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

For More Information About Ranibizumab

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit Genentech at: Genetech
• Visit FDA at FDA
• Visit: SFDA