Eye stroke reported after injection of Vabysmo.
Can Vabysmo cause an eye stroke?
Question posted by lrcleeton on 15 Nov 2024
Last updated on 15 November 2024
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masso
15 Nov 2024
VABYSMO may cause inflammation and detached retina (separation of the retina from the back of the eye); a temporary increase in eye pressure; although not common, there is a risk of a stroke or heart attack; severe inflammation of vessels in the retina.
Source: VABYSMO website
masso
15 Nov 2024
Ocular
Very common (10% or more): Cataract (10.7%)
Common (1% to 10%): Conjunctival hemorrhage, eye pain, increased intraocular pressure, increased lacrimation, retinal pigment epithelial tear, vitreous floaters
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Blurred vision, corneal abrasion, conjunctival hyperemia, endophthalmitis, eye irritation, eye pruritus, iridocyclitis, iritis, ocular discomfort, ocular hyperemia, retinal tear, sensation of foreign body, uveitis, reduced visual acuity, vitreous hemorrhage, vitritis
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, transiently reduced visual acuity[Ref]
References
1. (2022) "Product Information. Vabysmo (faricimab ophthalmic)." Genentech
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- Vabysmo uses and safety info
- Vabysmo prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Vabysmo (detailed)
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