Lucentis, a drug whose active principle is a substance called ranibizumab, is a drug used to treat retinal damage caused by abnormal growth of blood vessels.
Lucentis is an injectable solution that is applied in the eye itself by the ophthalmologist.
Lucentis price
The price of Lucentis varies between 3500 and 4500 reais.
Indications of Lucentis
Lucentis is indicated for the treatment of retinal damage caused by leakage and abnormal growth of blood vessels, such as the wet form of age-related macular degeneration.
Lucentis may also be used to treat diabetic macular edema and blockage of the retinal veins, which may cause decreased vision.
How to use Lucentis
The mode of use of Lucentis should be indicated by the physician, as this remedy should only be administered by the ophthalmologist in hospitals, specialized eye clinics or outpatient surgery rooms.
Lucentis is an injection that is given into the eye, however, before the injection, the doctor places eye drops to numb the eye.
Side Effects of Lucentis
Side effects of Lucentis include redness and pain in the eye, sensitivity to light, changes in vision such as seeing flashes of light with flying flies, progressing to loss of vision or blurred vision, weakness or paralysis of limbs or face, difficulty speaking, eye bleeding, increased production of tears, dry eye, increased pressure inside the eye, swelling of a part of the eye, cataracts, conjunctivitis, sore throat, stuffy nose, runny nose, headache, stroke, urinary tract infection, low red blood cell count, anxiety, cough, nausea, hives, itching, and redness of the skin.
Contraindications of Lucentis
Lucentis is contraindicated in children under 18 years of age, in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, infection or suspected eye or eye infection and pain or redness in the eye.
In case of a history of stroke, use of Lucentis should only be done under medical advice. In addition, it is recommended not to become pregnant until at least 3 months after finishing treatment with Lucentis.
