Ranibizumab is a drug that is prescribed to treat age-related wet macular degeneration. This eMedTV segment describes how the medication works, explains when and how it is administered, and lists possible side effects that may occur.
Possible side effects of ranibizumab include dry eyes, high blood pressure, and headache. This eMedTV Web page lists the most common side effects seen with the drug and also explains which problems may require immediate medical attention.
Ranibizumab is used for the treatment of age-related wet macular degeneration in adults. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses these ranibizumab uses in more detail and explains how the medicine can reduce vision loss and macular damage.
Your doctor will administer your monthly ranibizumab dose by injecting the drug into your eye. This eMedTV resource offers more detailed information on ranibizumab dosing and explains how and when your doctor will administer the medicine.
Since the body is exposed to low ranibizumab levels, other medicines shouldn't interact with it. As this eMedTV page explains, drug interactions with ranibizumab are unlikely because it is injected into the eye and won't fully enter the bloodstream.
Ranibizumab could potentially increase the risk of blood clots or strokes. As this eMedTV article explains, there are many other precautions and warnings with ranibizumab to be aware of, including information on who should not take the drug.
