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Eylea 40mg/ml Injection

Prescription Required
SALT COMPOSITION
Storage
Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.

Product introduction

Eylea 40mg/ml Injection is used in the treatment of eye disease called diabetic macular edema. It treats vision impairment caused due to degeneration and swelling of macula (light-sensitive layer of the eye) in diabetic patients.

Eylea 40mg/ml Injection is used to treat some eye diseases that leads to blindness


Side effects of Eylea Injection

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 side effects of Eylea

  • Eye redness
  • Eye pain
  • Cataract

How to use Eylea Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Eylea Injection works

Eylea 40mg/ml Injection is an anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) medication. It works by reducing the formation of abnormal blood vessels that damage the retina and may cause vision loss in diabetic macular edema.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Eylea 40mg/ml Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Eylea 40mg/ml Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Eylea 40mg/ml Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Eylea 40mg/ml Injection may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Liver
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

  • Eylea 40mg/ml Injection 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 Eylea 40mg/ml Injection affects you.
  • Inform your doctor if you experience increased eye pain and redness, blurred or decreased vision, or increased sensitivity to light.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Carboxylic Acids Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor for AMD

Patient concerns

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Diabetic macular edema treatment
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
Laser or antivegf injection
NP, DIABETIC RETINOPATHY, MACULAR EDEMA
Dr. Richa Jain
Ophthalmology
U might need laser. . Visit retina specialist
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References

  1. Afilbercept [EMC SmPC]. Reading, Berkshire: Bayer Plc; 2012 [revised Jul. 2018]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
  2. Aflibercept [FDA Label]. Tarrytown, NY: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; 2011 [revised May 2019]. [Accessed 23 Oct. 2019] (online) Available from: External Link

Marketer details

Name: Bayer Zydus Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: Bayer House, Central Avenue, Hiranandani Estate, Thane (west) Thane 400607 India
Country of origin: Germany

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