Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection, contains the active ingredient Ranibizumab. It is an anti-neovascularisation agent in the class of medications called vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) antagonists. It is used in adults to treat several eye diseases causing vision impairment. It is used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD, a persistent eye disease that causes loss of the ability to see straight ahead and may make it more difficult to read, drive, or perform other daily activities).
Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection is also used to treat myopic choroidal neovascularization (mCNV; a complication in near-sighted people where new blood vessels can grow in the back of the eye), and to treat macular edema after retinal vein occlusion (an eye disease caused by blockage of blood flow from the eye that leads to blurry vision and vision loss). It is also used to treat diabetic macular edema (an eye disease caused by diabetes that can lead to vision loss) and diabetic retinopathy (damage to the eyes caused by diabetes).
Do not use Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection if you are allergic to Ranibizumab or other ingredients of this medicine. Do not take this medicine if you have an infection in or around your eye and if you have pain or redness in your eye. Inform your doctor immediately if you develop symptoms such as eye pain or increased discomfort, worsening eye redness, blurred or decreased vision, an increased number of small particles in your vision, or increased sensitivity to light. Inform your doctor if you have a prior history of eye conditions or eye treatments or had a stroke before initiating the treatment.
Uses of Ranizurel 0.5mg InjectionRanizurel 0.5mg Injection is used to treat several eye diseases causing vision impairment, including,- Age-related macular degeneration
- Macular edema
- Diabetic macular edema and retinopathy
- Myopic choroidal neovascularization
- Retinal vein occlusion
Therapeutic Effects of Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection
Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection specifically recognizes and binds to a protein called human vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) present in the eye. In excess, VEGF-A causes abnormal blood vessel growth and swelling in the eye, leading to impairment of vision in certain eye diseases. This medicine can block its actions and prevent this abnormal growth and swelling. This injection can help to stabilize and improve your vision. Interaction of Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection with other drugsInform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional or vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications interact with Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection and reduce their effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.More Information about Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection Store in a refrigerator (2°C – 8°C)Do not freezeProtect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.How to consume Ranizurel 0.5mg InjectionRanizurel 0.5mg Injection is administered as an injection into your eye by an eye doctor under a local anesthetic. Your doctor will decide the dose and frequency of the injection based on your disease condition. Do not self-administer the medicine. Safety Advices for Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection
Pregnancy
Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection should not be used during pregnancy because it may cause risk to the unborn child. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting pregnancy, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment. Use effective contraception during treatment and at least three months after the last dose.
Breast Feeding
Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection should not be used in breastfeeding women because the medicine passes into the breast milk in small amounts and may harm your baby. Inform your physician if you are breastfeeding.
Lungs
It is unknown whether Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection can be used in patients with lung disorders. Consult your doctor if you have any lung diseases before starting the treatment.
Liver
It is unknown whether Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection can be used in patients with liver disorders. Inform your physician if you have any liver disease before initiating the therapy.
Alcohol
It is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol while taking Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection. Inform your physician if you are an alcoholic.
Driving
It is unsafe to drive after taking Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection because it may cause temporary vision blurring. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until the symptoms resolve.
Side Effects of Ranizurel 0.5mg InjectionSide effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.Common
- Pain and swelling in the eye
- Bleeding in the eye
- Blurred vision
- Urinary tract infection
- Skin rashes
- Discharge from the eye
Serious
- Tear of the layer in the back of the eye
- Flashes of light in the eye
- Temporary loss of sight
- Clouding of lens
- Infection of the eyeball
Word of AdviceThe use of Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection in children and adolescents has not been established and is therefore not recommended. This medicine can be used for people of 65 years of age and over with dose adjustments. If the eye becomes red, sensitive to light, painful, or develops a change in vision, seek immediate care from an ophthalmologist. Your doctor will monitor the condition of your eye and, depending on how you respond to the treatment, will decide if and when you need to receive further treatment. FAQs Q 1. What is the duration of treatment for Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection?The duration of the treatment with Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection depends on your disease condition. Your doctor will decide the dose and frequency of the treatment based on your response.
Q 2. What are the contraindications for Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection?Do not use Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection if you are allergic to ranibizumab or other ingredients of this medicine. Do not take this medicine if you have an infection in or around your eye and if you have pain or redness in your eye. This medicine should not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Q 3. Does Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection increase the risk of stroke?Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection can increase your chances of high blood pressure and stroke. Inform your physician if you have a history of stroke before initiating the treatment.
Q 4. What is Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection indication?Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection is used in adults to treat certain eye diseases that cause visual impairment.
Q 5. What are the serious side effects of Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection?The serious side effects of Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection are a tear of the layer in the back of the eye, flashes of light in the eye, temporary loss of sight, clouding of the lens, and eyeball infection.
Fact Box of Ranizurel 0.5mg Injection| Molecule Name: Ranibizumab | Therapeutic Class: Anti-neovascularisation agents |
| Pharmacological Class: Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) | Indications: Treat certain eye diseases that cause visual impairment. |
