Lucentis Alternatives Compared
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Prescribed for Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema, Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization, Macular Edema. Lucentis may also be used for purposes not listed in this... View more |
Prescribed for Macular Degeneration, Macular Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy, Diabetic Macular Edema. Eylea may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Macular Degeneration. Macugen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: cataract, increased intraocular pressure, intraocular inflammation. See the full Lucentis side effects document. |
See the full Eylea side effects document. |
See the full Macugen side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Lucentis prices |
View all Eylea prices |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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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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216 hours |
144 hours |
336 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. |
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. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Lucentis:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Macugen:
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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. |
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 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
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More Information |
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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
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