Accentrix Solution for Injection

Dr. Emily Brown

Dr. Ryan Mitchell

SKU

CMS3921

USA Brand Name

Lucentis

Strength

10mg

Generic Name

Ranibizumab (10Mg/ml)

Manufacturer

Novartis India Ltd

## Accentrix Solution for Injection (Ranibizumab)

## What Is The Generic Name For Accentrix Solution for Injection:

Ranibizumab is the generic version for Accentrix Solution for Injection

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Accentrix Solution for Injection (Ranibizumab):

Lucentis

## About Accentrix Solution for Injection (Ranibizumab)

Accentrix Solution for Injection contains an active ingredient, Ranibizumab, which is used to treat some types of eye disorders. This medicine is used for the treatment of a wet type of age-related macular degeneration, an eye disease which impairs central vision. Ranibizumab is also used for the treatment of swelling in the retina consequential due to diabetes or by blockage of blood flow from the eye. People having diabetes can get severe complications. Of these, damage to the eyes is one which is known as diabetic retinopathy. It damages the tiny blood vessels inside the retina. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a disease that destroys your sharp, central vision. This affects the macula which is the part of the eye that allows you to see fine detail. This does not hurt, however, it causes cells in the macula to die. This medicine is readily available at all the primary pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores & must be taken strictly on doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Novartis India Ltd. is one of the primary pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Accentrix Solution for Injection.

## Strength:

Accentrix Solution for Injection contains an active constituent, Ranibizumab (10 mg/ml). This medicine is readily available in other substitutes and also at all the primary online pharmacy, drugstores, & medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Accentrix Solution for Injection (Ranibizumab):

Accentrix Solution for Injection is used in the treatment in the following conditions:

Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

Diabetic retinopathy

Macular Edema due to retinal vein occlusion

Diabetic macular edema

## How Accentrix Solution for Injection (Ranibizumab) Works:

Accentrix Solution for Injection has an active ingredient; Ranibizumab, an anti-angiogenic medication which works by blocking a protein recognized as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). This stops the growth & leakage of abnormal blood vessels in the eye(s) which may cause vision loss.

## Before You Use Accentrix Solution for Injection (Ranibizumab):

Make certain that:

You are not sensitive to Ranibizumab

You are not having any grave Disease

Your doctor must be well-informed regarding your medicinal history like your pre-existing disease, surgeries & Medications, Supplements, Food Habits, lifestyle, etc.

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Accentrix Solution for Injection (Ranibizumab):

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid driving

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Accentrix Solution for Injection (Ranibizumab):

You should not take Accentrix Solution for Injection if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have ocular infection or Periocular infections

Are pregnant

Have infections

Are breastfeeding

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have an Allergy to the Injection

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Observe Thromboembolic events

Have Increase in intraocular pressure

Have Visual disturbances

Have infections

## Dosage :

Accentrix Solution for Injection contains an active ingredient, Ranibizumab, which is used to treat some types of eye disorders like Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Diabetic retinopathy, Macular Edema due to retinal vein occlusion , Diabetic macular edema. This medicine is readily available in different substitutes & strengths & has got to be purchased or taken on doctor’s prescription only. You must speak about with your physician for adjustment of dosage and time of the medicine given that age & severity of the disease differ from person to person, and this can only be finest judged by your doctor.

Adults are advised to take Accentrix Solution for Injection at a fixed time with or without food as suggested or instructed by your Doctor. You must take Accentrix Solution for Injection regularly on time for better results.

## How Much Of The Accentrix Solution for Injection (Ranibizumab) to Be Used:

As Accentrix Solution for Injection is available in various strengths & substitutes, Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions & instructions to take Accentrix Solution for Injection. You should not take the Injection on your own & for a longer time than recommended by the doctor.

## How To Take The Accentrix Solution for Injection (Ranibizumab):

Accentrix Solution for Injection should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. Your doctor or nurse will give you Accentrix Solution for Injection. Kindly do not self administer this medicine.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Accentrix Solution for Injection (Ranibizumab):

You are always advised to take Accentrix Solution for Injection as prescribed. You must not start/stop using this medication on your own. You have to follow all the guidelines given by your doctor, rigorously. You should not take the Injection in a larger or smaller degree or for a longer period than recommended by your doctor.

## Overdose :

You have to seek medical emergency treatment and/ or get in touch with your medical doctor instantly in case of some overdose symptoms. As Accentrix Solution for Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical set by a skilled healthcare expert, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, the emergency action will be initiated without holdup by your medical doctor if they detect overdose symptoms.

## Missed Dose:

The missed dosage of the Injection has to be administered as quickly as possible. You should strictly skip the missed dosage if it is by now the time for your next planned dosage. It is strictly advised not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dosage. As Accentrix Solution for Injection is administered in the hospital or clinical set by a skilled healthcare expert, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Accentrix Solution for Injection (Ranibizumab):

Blindness

Blurred vision

Dizziness

Eye pain

Irregular heartbeat

Unexplained weight loss

Back pain

Conjunctival hemorrhage

Eye inflammation

Eye floaters

Increased intraocular pressure

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Some medicines have been reported to interact with Accentrix Solution for Injection. These interactions might produce some needless or unfavorable effects and/or cause your drug not to function properly. You must continually have a discussion with your doctor if you are taking other prescription/ Supplements so that well-calculated medication can be given. It interacts with the following medicines:

Verteporfin

It can also interact with the following disease condition:

Glaucoma

## Warning And Precaution:

Accentrix Solution for Injection can worsen the conditions like:

Allergy

Use of this medicine is not recommended by children less than 18 years of age

You must not take this medicine if you are pregnant, scheduling to conceive or breastfeeding

You must not drive or operate heavy machines simultaneously as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness

Always talk about with your medical doctor straight away to get the most excellent possible treatment if you are observing several of the above-mentioned conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep the Accentrix Solution for Injection out of reach & sight of the children

This medicine is sternly used with vigilance for treatment of children

Accentrix Solution for Injection is not suggested for use in pregnant women owing to the increased risk of harmful effects on the unborn baby

You must always check up the information in particular written on the leaflet/ insert of the medicine

Always talk about with your medical doctor if you have any doubt in case of the dosage, time & strength of the medicine.

## Indications :

Accentrix Solution for Injection should be taken as suggested by your doctor. Do not take this prescription for a longer period than recommended by the medical doctor.

## Storage :

Store the Accentrix Solution for Injection at room temperature in dark & dry place. Make sure the Injection is intact & not broken while purchasing or storing.