Comparing Eylea vs Lucentis
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Prescribed for Macular Degeneration, Macular Edema, Diabetic Macular Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy. Eylea may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Diabetic Macular Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Edema, Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization, Macular Degeneration. Lucentis may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Eylea side effects document. |
Common side effects include: cataract, increased intraocular pressure, and intraocular inflammation. See the full Lucentis side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Eylea prices |
View all Lucentis prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
Other ranibizumab brands include: Byooviz | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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144 hours |
216 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Lucentis:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
N/A |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.