Ranibizumab-eqrn (intraocular)

Ranibizumab-eqrn (intraocular)

Ranibizumab-eqrn (intraocular)

Uses for Ranibizumab-eqrn

Ranibizumab-eqrn is also used to treat myopic choroidal neovascularization (mCNV).

Ranibizumab-eqrn is also used to treat macular edema (swelling of the back of the eye) following retinal vein occlusion (blockage of a blood vessel in the eye). It is also used in diabetics with diabetic macular edema (DME). Macular edema can lead to vision loss. This medicine is also used to treat diabetic retinopathy (eye problem caused by diabetes).

This medicine should only be administered by or under your doctor's direct supervision.

Before using Ranibizumab-eqrn

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it produces. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. The following should be noted with this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatrics

No appropriate studies have been conducted on the relationship between age and the effects of ranibizumab-eqrn in children and adolescents. Safety and effectiveness have not been established.

geriatrics

Studies conducted to date have not shown any geriatric-specific problems that would limit the benefit of ranibizumab-eqrn in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are insufficient studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this drug while breast-feeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Drug interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines can be used together, although interactions may occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your doctor if you are taking other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken during or near food or consumption of certain foods because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also lead to interactions. Discuss using your medicine with food, alcohol or tobacco with your doctor.

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Augeninfektion oder
• Schwere Augenschwellung – Sollte bei Patienten mit diesen Erkrankungen nicht angewendet werden.

Proper use of ranibizumab-eqrn

An ophthalmologist (eye doctor) will give you this medicine by injection into the eye. This medicine is usually given once a month (approximately every 28 days). In some patients it may be given once every 3 months after the first 4 injections.

Missed dose

Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

Precautions when using Ranibizumab-eqrn

Your eye doctor will want to check your progress at regular visits, especially in the first few days after taking this medicine, to make sure the medicine is working properly and to check for any unwanted effects.

Serious eye or vision problems (e.g., eye infection or bleeding, retinal detachment) may occur when taking this medication. Contact your eye doctor right away if your eye becomes red, sensitive to light, painful, or watery, if you have eye bleeding or discharge, feel like there is something in your eye, or if there is a change or loss of vision several days after you receive this medicine. Also tell your eye doctor if you experience increased pressure in the eye.

This medicine may increase your risk of blood clots, heart attack, or stroke. Contact your doctor immediately if you have pain in your chest, groin, or legs, especially in your calves, difficulty or difficulty breathing, severe, sudden headache, slurred speech, sudden loss of coordination, sudden, severe weakness or numbness in your arm or leg, or vision problems.

Side effects of ranibizumab-eqrn

In addition to the necessary effects, a medicine may also have some undesirable effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, medical attention may be required if they occur.

Contact your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

• Blindheit
• blutiges Auge
• blutiger Urin
• verschwommene Sicht
• Körperschmerzen oder Schmerzen
• Brennen, Taubheitsgefühl, Kribbeln oder schmerzhafte Empfindungen
• Veränderung oder Verlust des Sehvermögens
• Schüttelfrost
• Husten
• verringerte Urinmenge
• Durchfall
• gestörte Farbwahrnehmung
• verstopfte Ohren
• Augenschmerzen, Reizung
• Fieber
• allgemeines Unwohlsein oder Krankheitsgefühl
• Lichthöfe um Lichter
• Kopfschmerzen
• erhöhter Blutdruck
• Erhöhter Durst
• Gelenkschmerzen
• Appetitverlust
• Verlust der Stimme
• Schmerzen im unteren Rücken oder an der Seite
• Muskelschmerzen und Schmerzen
• Brechreiz
• nacht Blindheit
• zu helles Erscheinungsbild der Lichter
• Schmerzen oder Druckempfindlichkeit um Augen und Wangenknochen
• blasse Haut
• Rötung des Auges
• Sehen schwebender dunkler Flecken oder Materie vor den Augen
• Sehen von schwebenden Flecken vor den Augen oder dem Erscheinen eines Schleiers oder Vorhangs über einem Teil des Gesichtsfelds
• Zittern
• Halsentzündung
• verstopfte oder laufende Nase
• Schwitzen
• Schwellung von Gesicht, Fingern, Händen, Knöcheln, Füßen oder Unterschenkeln
• tränende Augen
• Atembeschwerden
• Schlafstörungen
• Tunnelblick
• Unsicherheit oder Unbeholfenheit
• ungewöhnliche Blutungen oder Blutergüsse
• ungewöhnliche Müdigkeit oder Schwäche
• Erbrechen
• Schwäche in den Armen, Händen, Beinen oder Füßen
• Gewichtszunahme

Less common

• Engegefühl in der Brust
• Husten, der Schleim produziert
• Schwierigkeiten beim Bewegen
• Schwindel
• Ohnmacht
• schneller oder unregelmäßiger Herzschlag
• Gelenkschmerzen
• Muskelsteifheit
• Rötung, Schwellung oder Juckreiz des Augenlids
• Rötung des weißen Teils der Augen oder der Innenseite der Augenlider
• Lichtempfindlichkeit des Auges

Incident not known

• Schmerzen oder Unwohlsein in der Brust
• Verwirrung
• Schwierigkeiten beim Sprechen
• Unfähigkeit, Arme, Beine oder Gesichtsmuskeln zu bewegen
• Unfähigkeit zu sprechen
• Schmerzen oder Beschwerden in Armen, Kiefer, Rücken oder Nacken
• langsame Rede

Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may disappear during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your doctor may also be able to give you ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome, or if you have any questions, contact your doctor:

More common

• Verstopfung
• Sodbrennen

Less common

• Langsame Wundheilung

Some patients may also experience other side effects not listed. If you notice other side effects, contact your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Commonly used brand names

In the USA

• Cimerli

Available dosage forms:

• Lösung

Therapeutic class: Ophthalmological agent

Pharmacological class: Ranibizumab

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