Lucentis, a medicine whose active ingredient is a substance called ranibizumab, is a medicine used to treat retinal damage caused by abnormal growth of blood vessels.
Lucentis is a solution for injection that the ophthalmologist applies to the eye.
The price of Lucentis ranges from 3,500 to 4,500 reais
Lucentis is indicated for the treatment of retinal lesions caused by leakage and abnormal growth of blood vessels, such as the wet form of age-related macular degeneration.
Lucentis can also be used to treat diabetic macular oedema and blockage of retinal veins, which can lead to decreased vision.
The method of use of Lucentis should be indicated by the doctor, as this medicine should only be administered by the ophthalmologist in hospitals, specialized ophthalmological clinics or outpatient operating rooms.
Lucentis is an injection given in the eye, however, before the injection, your doctor places a eye drops to anesthetize the eye.
Lucentis side effects include redness and eye pain, sensitivity to light, vision changes such as flashes of light with floating bodies, an evolution towards vision loss or blurred vision, weakness or paralysis of the limbs or face, difficulty speaking, bleeding of the eye, increased production of tears, dry eyes, increased pressure inside the eye , swelling of one part of the eye, cataracts, conjunctivitis, sore throat, nasal congestion, nasal discharge, headache, stroke, flu, urinary tract infection, low red blood cell count, anxiety, cough, nausea, hives, itching and redness of the skin.
Lucentis is contraindicated in children under 18 years of age, in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula, suspected infection or infection in the eye or around the eye and pain or redness in the eye.
In case of a history of stroke, Lucentis should only be used on medical advice. In addition, it is recommended that you do not become pregnant until at least 3 months after you have finished with Lucentis.