Pegaptanib (ophthalmic Injection)
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What is the most important information I should know about pegaptanib?
| Pronunciation: | peg AP ta nib |
| Brand: | Macugen |
 | Do not use pegaptanib if you have an infection in or around your eye. |
Before receiving pegaptanib, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction when receiving a pegaptanib injection.
Pegaptanib is given as an injection through a needle placed directly into your eye. Your doctor will give you this injection in a clinic setting. Only one eye at a time will be treated unless your doctor prescribes otherwise.
Pegaptanib injections are usually given every 6 weeks.
Before your injection, you will receive a numbing medicine to make you comfortable during the injection. You will also be treated with an antibiotic medicine to prevent infection.
After your injection, your doctor will need to check your eyes periodically for up to 30 minutes. You may also need to be checked again in 2 and 7 days.
 | You may need to protect your eyes from bright light while you are being treated with this medication. |
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| Last updated: | June 12, 2006 |
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