Aflibercept (Intraocular Route)

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Precautions

Your eye doctor will want to check your progress at regular visits, especially during the first few days after you receive this medicine.

Serious eye problems may occur with this medicine. Check with your eye doctor right away if your eye becomes red, sensitive to light, or painful, or if you see flashes or sparks of light, have a change in vision, or feel increased pressure in the eye several days after the injection.

This medicine may increase your risk of blood clots. Check with your doctor right away if you have pain in your chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves; difficulty with breathing; a severe, sudden headache; slurred speech; a sudden loss of coordination; severe weakness or numbness in your arm or leg; or vision changes.

This medicine may cause temporary blurred vision. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not able to see well.

Side Effects Proper Use
DR603567 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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