Lucentis injectable by Roche’s Genentech manufacturer for eyes-related issues in patients. This medication is a prescription type of remedy, so you will need a valid prescription from the doctor to purchase it in your local pharmacy or online.
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What is Lucentis injection?
Lucentis with a ranibizumab active substance is a medicine for the treatment of the visual impairments caused by diabetic macular edema (DME) and other associated symptoms. Except for the ranibizumab, the solution also contains α, α-trehalose dihydrate, L-histidine hydrochloride monohydrate, L-histidine, polysorbate 20, and water for injection.
What does Lucentis injection do?
Lucentis injection may be used to treat the following issues in people:
- Neovascular AMD (age-related macular degeneration) in adults;
- Decreased visual impairment caused by macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO);
- Decrease in visual acuity due to diabetic macular edema as monotherapy or together with LA in people who have undergone LA earlier;
- Myopic choroidal neovascularization (mCNV);
- Diabetic retinopathy.
Can Lucentis improve vision?
Yes, Lucentis ranibizumab medicines can improve vision and make it stable in patients. Studies show that nine out of ten people who use Lucentis have stable vision, and one in three improved it noticeably.
The medication can only be prescribed by the ophthalmologist. He also has to calculate the dosage and plan the treatment individually for the patient.
How to apply Lucentis correctly?
Ranibizumab Lucentis may be administered only by the specialist in the clinic. Before the actual procedure, it is recommended to apply prescribed eye drops and perform an eye test to check the current level of the vision.
About the procedure itself. First, the doctor applies numbing eye drops and cleans the area around the eyes. Then, he gently uses tools to hold the eye opened. Finally, the infection into the eye is made. Sometimes patients feel pressure during the procedure, but it is entirely normal.
After the treatment, you should avoid direct sunlight (wear sunglasses), use special eye drops, and give the eyes some rest, at least for a few hours. It is better to ask somebody to drive you home after the procedure.
What is the optimal dose of Lucentis injections?
The optimal dose of Lucentis medication is around 0.3 mg (0.03 ml). Sometimes, it may be increased to 0.5 mg (0.05 ml). The procedure should be repeated every month in the specialized clinic. The doctor may correct the dose depending on the patient’s health and body peculiarities.
Is Lucentis FDA approved?
Yes, Lucentis ranibizumab is approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It was approved to cure all forms of diabetic retinopathy in people with diabetic macular edema (DME) and those without it. It is effective in eliminating and treating the swelling that may appear in the back of the eye.
Side effects and precaution
For their safety, patients should be aware of side effects that may appear after the Lucentis injection. They include:
- Increased intraocular pressure;
- Infections and invasions (nasopharyngitis, influenza, etc.);
- Headache and increased blood pressure;
- Inflammation, eye irritation, dry eye syndrome, eye redness, itchy eyes;
- Burred vision, eye pain, hemorrhage at the injection site, ocular hemorrhages, conjunctivitis, allergic conjunctivitis;
- Allergic reactions (rash, urticaria, pruritus, erythema, etc.).
If any of the side effects mentioned above become aggressive or cause severe discomfort – call your doctor to get medical advice. The chances are, you may need the help of the specialist.
The following categories of patients cannot use Lucentis to improve their vision:
- Allergies or increased sensitivity to any components of the medication;
- Suspect or proved eye infection or any disease of the periocular localization;
- Intraocular inflammations;
- Pregnancy or breast feeding;
- People younger than 18 years old (safety of the remedy for this age category is not proved).
People with the following symptoms should use Lucentis with caution:
- The history of hypersensitivity to the medication;
- Predisposition to stroke;
- A history of stroke or transient cerebral ischemia;
- Diabetic macular edema and macular edema caused by RVO and choroidal neovascularization;
- If the patient is currently taking drugs that affect vascular endothelial growth factor.
A consultation with a specialist is required before the procedure to find out whether this medication is suitable for you. Tell the doctor about all the drugs you are currently taking, so they know what treatment would be good in your case.
How much does a Lucentis injection cost?
The prices at Insulin.Store are among the most affordable on the insulin and insulin-like medicine market. That is due to the fact we ship all the remedies from Canada to the USA, so they are cheaper than in local US suppliers.
Lucentis costs at Insulin.Store:
- Lucentis Prefilled Syringe 10mgml 0.05ml – $2335;
- Lucentis Vial 10mg/ml 0.23ml – $2335.
If you have any questions – call customer support to get help. Our managers are always ready to assist you.
Where Can I buy Lucentis Online from Canada?
Insulin.Store is a reliable supplier of insulin and insulin-like medications for adults, children, and pets. A lot of people choose to order from Canada due to the lower prices on the Canadian market, and we are gladly helping them with this.
To make a purchase at our online pharmacy, you need to create an account on our website, upload a photo or scan of your prescription, add all the products you need to the cart and confirm the order. Our managers will check the prescription and if everything is all right with that – your parcel will be sent to you as soon as possible.
Why do people choose Insulin.Store?
- We offer you affordable prices on various medications for diabetes mellitus;
- A wide range of products is available;
- The delivery is fast and safe;
- The parcels are always well-packed;
- You may buy medicines for your pets;
- Our team of professionals is always available and ready to help.
