Avacincaptad Pegol Ophthalmic Dosage
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 8, 2023.
Applies to the following strengths: 2 mg/0.1 mL
Usual Adult Dose for:
Additional dosage information:
Usual Adult Dose for Macular Degeneration
2 mg (0.1 mL of 20 mg/mL solution) by intravitreal injection to each affected eye once monthly. Can be given approximately every 28 days plus or minus 7 days.
Duration of therapy: Up to 12 months.
Comments:
- Before the intravitreal injection, check the intraocular pressure (IOP).
- If necessary, ocular hypotensive medicine can be administered to reduce IOP.
Use: For the treatment of geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
Renal Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended
Liver Dose Adjustments
No adjustment recommended
Precautions
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Ocular or periocular infections
- Active intraocular inflammation
Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 18 years.
Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.
Dialysis
Data not available
Other Comments
Administration advice:
- This drug should be administered by a qualified physician.
- Adequate anesthesia and topical microbicide should be given prior to intravitreal injection.
- Prior to use, allow the solution to reach room temperature.
- Each vial should only be used to treat a single eye.
- Do not use the filter needle for the intravitreal injection.
- Immediately inject the dose after its preparation.
- The manufacturer product information should be consulted.
Storage requirements:
- Store in the refrigerator at temperatures between 2C to 8C (36F to 46F).
- This drug may be kept at room temperature for up to 24 hours. Protect from light.
- Do not freeze. Do not shake.
Reconstitution/preparation techniques:
- Prepare the intravitreal injection aseptically.
- The manufacturer product information should be consulted.
Monitoring:
Ocular: Elevated intraocular pressure, neovascular AMD, optic nerve head perfusion
Patient advice:
- Read the US FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information and Instructions for Use).
- Instruct patients to report any symptoms suggestive of endophthalmitis (e.g., eye pain, redness of the eye, photophobia, blurring of vision) immediately.
- This drug may develop neovascular AMD, endophthalmitis, elevated intraocular pressure and retinal detachments.
- Patients may experience temporary visual disturbances and blurring after an intravitreal injection.
- Advise patients not to drive or use machinery until visual function has recovered sufficiently.
Frequently asked questions
More about avacincaptad pegol ophthalmic
- Compare alternatives
- Reviews (4)
- Side effects
- During pregnancy
- Drug class: anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents
- Breastfeeding
- En español
Patient resources
Other brands
Professional resources
Other brands
Related treatment guides
See also:
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.