Jetrea Side Effects

Generic name: ocriplasmin ophthalmic

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 10, 2024.

Note: This document provides detailed information about Jetrea.

Applies to ocriplasmin ophthalmic: parenteral injection Side Effects associated with ocriplasmin ophthalmic. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Jetrea.

Applies to ocriplasmin ophthalmic: parenteral injection.

Side effects include:

Vitreous floaters, conjunctival hemorrhage, eye pain, photopsia, blurred vision, macular hole, reduced visual acuity, visual impairment, retinal edema.

For healthcare professionals

Applies to ocriplasmin ophthalmic: intravitreal solution.

General

The most commonly reported side effects included vitreous floaters, eye pain, photopsia, and blurred vision.^[Ref]

Ocular

• Very common (10% or more): Vitreous floaters (up to 16.8%), macular hole (up to 15.8%), eye pain (up to 13.1%), photopsia (up to 11.8%), chromatopsia, conjunctival hemorrhage
• Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal optical coherence tomography (OCT), anterior chamber cell, anterior chamber flare, blurred vision, conjunctival edema, conjunctival hyperemia, cystoid macular edema, decreased best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), dry eye, dyschromatopsia, eye irritation, eye pruritus, eyelid edema, foreign body sensation in eyes, increased intraocular pressure, increased lacrimation, iritis, macular degeneration, macular edema, metamorphopsia, ocular discomfort, ocular hyperemia, photophobia, photopsia, reduced visual acuity, retinal breaks, retinal degeneration, retinal edema, retinal hemorrhage, retinal pigment epitheliopathy, subretinal fluid, visual impairment, vitreous detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, vitritis
• Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Anterior chamber inflammation, conjunctival irritation, corneal abrasion, diplopia, eye inflammation, hyphema, lens subluxation, miosis, night blindness, retinal detachment, retinal tear, serious acute visual impairment, severe acute visual impairment, transient blindness, unequal pupils
• Frequency not reported: Dim vision, macular hole progression
• Postmarketing reports: Impaired pupillary reflex^[Ref]

Nervous system

• Very common (10% or more): Abnormal color vision test, abnormal retinogram
• Common (1% to 10%): Abnormal macular reflex, increased intraocular pressure, visual field defect, visual symptoms perceived in the contralateral eye
• Frequency not reported: Scotoma^[Ref]

Local

• Common (1% to 10%): Intravitreal injection procedure associated effects^[Ref]

Immunologic

• Frequency not reported: Immunogenicity^[Ref]

Further information

Jetrea side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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