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Drug Name:

EYLEA Rx

Generic Name and Formulations:
Aflibercept 40mg/mL; soln for oph intravitreal inj; preservative-free.

Company:
Regeneron

e-Prescribe this drug via Surescripts


Therapeutic Use:

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Indications for EYLEA:

Neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Macular edema following central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).

Adult Dose for EYLEA:

Give by intravitreal inj. AMD: 2mg (0.05mL) once every 4 weeks (monthly) for the 1st 3 months, followed by 2mg (0.05mL) once every 8 weeks. CRVO: 2mg once every 4 weeks (monthly).

Children's Dose for EYLEA:

Not established.

Pharmacological Class:

Recombinant fusion protein (human VEGF inhibitor + human IgG1).

Contraindications:

Ocular or periocular infections. Active intraocular inflammation.

Warnings/Precautions:

Potential risk of arterial thromboembolic events (eg, nonfatal stroke or MI, vascular death). Monitor for endophthalmitis and retinal detachments during the week following injection. Monitor intraocular pressure and perfusion of optic nerve head after injection. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers: not recommended.

Adverse Reactions:

Conjunctival hemorrhage, eye pain, cataract, vitreous detachment, vitreous floaters, increased intraocular pressure, conjunctival hyperemia, corneal erosion, inj site pain, foreign body sensation in eye.

Generic Availability:

NO

How Supplied:

Vial (for single eye use)—1 (w. needles + syringe)