Izervay Side Effects

Generic name: avacincaptad pegol ophthalmic

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 8, 2023.

Note: This document contains side effect information about avacincaptad pegol ophthalmic. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Izervay.

Applies to avacincaptad pegol ophthalmic: intraocular solution.

Serious side effects of Izervay

Along with its needed effects, avacincaptad pegol ophthalmic (the active ingredient contained in Izervay) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking avacincaptad pegol ophthalmic:

More common

Bloody eye
blurred vision
change in vision
loss of vision
redness of the eye

Less common

Decrease in vision
eye pain
redness, swelling, or itching of the eyelid
seeing floating dark spots or material before the eyes

Incidence not known

Seeing flashes or sparks of light
seeing floating spots before the eyes, or a veil or curtain appearing across part of vision
tearing of the eyes

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to avacincaptad pegol ophthalmic: intravitreal solution.

General

The most frequently reported side effects included conjunctival hemorrhage (13%), increased intraocular pressure (IOP) (9%), blurred vision (8%) and neovascular age-related macular degeneration (7%).^[Ref]

Ocular

Very common (10% or more): Conjunctival hemorrhage (13%)

Common (1% to 10%): Increased intraocular pressure, blurred vision, choroidal neovascularization, eye pain, vitreous floaters, blepharitis

Frequency not reported: Ocular infection, periocular infection, active intraocular inflammation, endophthalmitis, retinal detachments, neovascular AMD^[Ref]

Blurred vision includes visual impairment, blurred vision, reduced visual acuity, and transiently reduced visual acuity.^[Ref]