Pegaptanib



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  • Contains / Salt: Pegaptanib


Pegaptanib Information



Pegaptanib Benefits & Uses

Pegaptanib is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pegaptanib Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Adult
  • Disease: Macular Degeneration
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.3 mg
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given once in 6 weeks
Geriatric
  • Disease: Macular Degeneration
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 0.3 mg
  • Dosage Route: Ophthalmic
  • Frequency: doctor administered
  • Course Duration: As directed by the doctor
  • Special Instructions: Given once in 6 weeks


Pegaptanib Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pegaptanib is used -

Severe

  • Increased Intraocular Pressure
  • Conjunctivital Hemorrhage
  • Visual impairment

Moderate

  • Eye Inflammation
  • Blurred vision
  • Cataract
  • Increased blood pressure

Mild

  • Eye irritation
  • Eye Pain
  • Eye itching
  • Eye Discharge

Pegaptanib Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Pegaptanib safe for pregnant women?


    There are no side effects of Pegaptanib in pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Pegaptanib safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Pegaptanib as it bears very minor side effects for them.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Pegaptanib on the Kidneys?


    There are no side effects of Pegaptanib on the kidneys.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Pegaptanib on the Liver?


    There are no any side effects of Pegaptanib on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Pegaptanib on the Heart?


    Using Pegaptanib does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Pegaptanib Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pegaptanib unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Pegaptanib

  • Is this Pegaptanib habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Pegaptanib.

    No
  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    After taking Pegaptanib, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Pegaptanib can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but take Pegaptanib only as per medical advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    Pegaptanib is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Pegaptanib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Pegaptanib


    Taking Pegaptanib with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Pegaptanib


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pegaptanib with alcohol will be.

    Unknown


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 784-785

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Adlyxin (lixisenatide)



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