Description

Lucentis 10mg/ml Injection Uses

• Treats wet (neovascular) age-related macular degeneration (AMD)
• Treats diabetic macular oedema, a cause of vision loss in diabetes
• Treats swelling of the retina due to blocked veins (retinal vein occlusion)
• Treats vision problems caused by abnormal blood vessels in the eye
• Given by an ophthalmologist as part of a monitored treatment plan

How Lucentis Is Given

Lucentis is not a self-administered medicine. It is given as an injection into the eye (an intravitreal injection) by an eye specialist, in a clean clinical setting. The eye is numbed and cleaned first, and the specialist injects a very small, precise dose, usually 0.5mg. Treatment is often given as a series of injections, and the schedule and number are decided by your ophthalmologist based on your condition and response. Never attempt to obtain or use this medicine outside a specialist eye clinic.

Lucentis 10mg/ml Injection Warnings

• Can rarely cause a serious infection inside the eye (endophthalmitis); report eye pain, redness, or worsening vision urgently
• Can cause a temporary rise in the pressure inside the eye
• Small risk of retinal detachment or other serious eye effects
• Rarely, tiny amounts entering the bloodstream may carry a small risk of clot-related events
• Not given in an eye with an active infection or inflammation
• Tell your specialist about any history of stroke or eye disease

Lucentis 10mg/ml Injection Precautions

• Given only by a qualified eye specialist under sterile conditions
• Eye pressure and the health of the eye are checked around treatment
• Report any eye pain, increasing redness, sensitivity to light, or change in vision promptly after an injection
• Tell your specialist about any history of stroke or mini-stroke
• Do not rub the eye after the injection
• Attend all follow-up appointments, as ongoing monitoring guides treatment
• Requires proper cold-chain storage; handled by the pharmacy and clinic

Lucentis 10mg/ml Injection Side Effects

• Eye pain or discomfort
• Redness of the eye
• Small floaters or the feeling of something in the eye
• Watery or dry eye
• Temporary blurred vision
• Raised pressure inside the eye
• Serious effects, such as severe eye pain, marked loss of vision, or increasing redness, need urgent eye care

Storage Instructions

• Store in a refrigerator between 2°C and 8°C
• Do not freeze
• Keep in the original carton to protect from light
• Handled and stored only by the pharmacy and clinic cold chain; not for home storage
• Keep out of the reach of children

Packaging and Quantity

Available as a single vial or pre-filled syringe containing ranibizumab 10mg/ml.

Prescription Requirement

Lucentis is a specialist prescription-only medicine, given by an eye specialist. It is supplied against a valid prescription and administered in a clinical setting. It cannot be dispensed for self-use.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lucentis 10mg/ml Injection

What is the price of Lucentis 10mg/ml Injection in Pakistan?
The price of Lucentis Injection in Pakistan varies as it is an imported specialist eye medicine. At Delta Pharmacy it is supplied only against a valid prescription and under proper cold-chain handling.

Is Lucentis Injection available in Pakistan?
Yes, Lucentis Injection is available in Pakistan through specialist pharmacy supply, dispensed against a specialist’s prescription and kept under cold-chain storage.

What is Lucentis Injection used for?
It is used to treat eye conditions such as wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular oedema by reducing abnormal, leaky blood vessels in the eye.

How is Lucentis given?
It is given as a small injection into the eye by an eye specialist, after the eye is numbed and cleaned, usually as a series of treatments decided by your ophthalmologist.

Disclaimer

This information is provided by Delta Pharmacy for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Lucentis (ranibizumab) is a specialist eye medicine that must be prescribed and given by a qualified ophthalmologist. Always consult your specialist about your treatment, dosage, and any health concerns before using this medicine.