Vabysmo 6 mg Solution for Injection
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema, and macular oedema secondary to retinal vein occlusion.
Dosage (summary)
6 mg (0.05 mL) intravitreal injection every 4 weeks for the first 4 doses; then individualized based on disease activity.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Use only if benefits outweigh risks; unknown if excreted in breast milk.
Contraindications
- Ocular or periocular infections
- Active intraocular inflammation
- Hypersensitivity to faricimab
Common side effects
- Cataract
- Conjunctival hemorrhage
- Vitreous detachment
- Increased intraocular pressure
- Eye pain
Counselling Points
- Monitor for symptoms of endophthalmitis
- Report any vision changes immediately
- Avoid driving until vision is stable after injection
Serious warnings
- Risk of endophthalmitis
- Transient increases in intraocular pressure
- Potential for arterial thromboembolic events
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