Precautions and Warnings With Pegaptanib (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Pegaptanib?

You should not take pegaptanib if you:
 
  • Are allergic to pegaptanib sodium, Macugen, or any inactive components used to make the medication. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
     
  • Have an infection in or near your eyes.
     

Precautions and Warnings With Pegaptanib: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which pegaptanib should not be taken, along with several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before taking the drug. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific precautions and warnings with pegaptanib that may apply to you.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;