Pegaptanib Ophthalmic Dosage
This dosage information may not include all the information needed to use Pegaptanib Ophthalmic safely and effectively. See additional information for Pegaptanib Ophthalmic.
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Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Macular Degeneration
Neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration: 0.3 mg by intravitreous injection into the affected eye once every 6 weeks.
The procedure should be carried out under controlled aseptic conditions. Anesthesia and a broad-spectrum microbicide should be administered before the injection.
Renal Dose Adjustments
No adjustments recommended
Liver Dose Adjustments
Data not available
Precautions
Pegaptanib is only indicated for ophthalmic intravitreous injection. It is contraindicated in patients with ocular or periocular infections.
Proper aseptic injection technique should be used when administering pegaptanib.
Intraocular pressure and perfusion of the optic nerve should be monitored after injection and appropriately managed.
It is recommended to review the patient's medical history for hypersensitivity reactions prior to initiating the procedure. There are rare reports of anaphylaxis/anaphylactoid reactions following administration of pegaptanib ophthalmic.
Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients (less than 18 years of age).
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
There are no data on the safety and efficacy of concurrent administration to both eyes or of treatment duration greater than 2 years.
