Ranibizumab (Intraocular Route)

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Ranibizumab (Intraocular Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Lucentis

Description

Ranibizumab is used to treat neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is a disorder of the retina in the eye that causes blurring of vision or blindness.

This medicine is also used to treat macular edema (swelling of the back of the eye) after retinal vein occlusion (blockage of a blood vessel in the eye).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before Using
DR602403 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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