Pegaptanib (Cont.)

Pegaptanib Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with pegaptanib. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of pegaptanib include but are not limited to:
 
  • A burning sensation in the eye
  • Eye pain
  • Eye redness
  • Blurred vision.
     
(Click Side Effects of Pegaptanib to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

Pegaptanib Drug Interactions

Pegaptanib is unlikely to interact with most other medications (see Drug Interactions With Pegaptanib).
 

Pegaptanib: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking pegaptanib if you have:
 
  • An infection in or around the eyes
  • Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Pegaptanib to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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