Macugen (Cont.)

Effects of Macugen

Two studies have evaluated Macugen for the treatment of wet macular degeneration. These studies compared Macugen injections to "placebo" injections (which contained no active ingredient). These studies showed that Macugen slowed vision loss, especially during the first year of treatment. During the second year of treatment, the drug continued to slow down the rate of vision loss, although it was less effective than during the first year.
 

When and How to Take Macugen

General considerations for when and how to take Macugen include the following:
 
  • Macugen is injected into the eye every six weeks by your healthcare provider.
     
  • Your eye(s) will be numbed before the injection. While you should feel no pain, you may feel a little pressure.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be used as prescribed. Macugen will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Dosing Information for Macugen

The dose of Macugen that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • How you respond to Macugen
  • Other medications you may be taking
  • Other medical conditions you may have.
     
As is always the case, do not adjust your Macugen dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Macugen Dosage for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;