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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Last Updated Dec 7, 2024 | 2:18 PM IST

Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's is used to treat eye diseases causing vision impairment, such as neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration, macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular oedema, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and choroidal neovascularization. It is also used to treat retinopathy of prematurity in babies born prematurely. Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's contains Ranibizumab, a vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) antagonist, which binds to VEGF-A (a protein which causes abnormal blood vessel growth and swelling, leading to vision impairment) present in the eyes, blocks its action and prevents abnormal growth and swelling. Thus, it helps stabilize and improve your vision.

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Consume Type

PARENTERAL

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About Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's

Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's belongs to the group of medicines called anti-neovascularisation agents used to treat eye diseases causing vision impairment, such as neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration, macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion, diabetic macular oedema, proliferative diabetic retinopathy, and choroidal neovascularization. It is also used to treat retinopathy of prematurity in babies born prematurely.

Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's contains Ranibizumab, a vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) antagonist. It binds to VEGF-A (a protein that causes abnormal blood vessel growth and swelling, leading to vision impairment) present in the eyes, blocks its action, and prevents abnormal growth and swelling. It helps stabilise and improve vision.

In some cases, Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's may cause side effects such as eye pain, inflammation, retinal bleeding, dry eye, eye irritation, and redness or itching of the eye. Most of these side effects may not require medical attention and resolve over time. However, you are advised to talk to the doctor if any of the side effects persist or worsen.

Let the doctor know if you are allergic to any components in Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's is not recommended during breastfeeding. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's

Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's is used in the treatment of Neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO), diabetic macular oedema (DME), proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), and choroidal neovascularization (CNV). Also used in premature babies to treat retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

Medicinal Benefits

Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's belongs to the group of medicines called anti-neovascularisation agents used to treat eye diseases causing vision impairment, such as neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO), diabetic macular oedema (DME), proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), and choroidal neovascularization (CNV). Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's contains Ranibizumab, a vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A) antagonist, which binds to VEGF-A (a protein which causes abnormal blood vessel growth and swelling, leading to vision impairment) present in the eyes, blocks its action and prevents abnormal growth and swelling. It helps stabilise and improve your vision. This medicine may also be indicated in preterm infants for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).

Directions for Use

Injection: It will be administered into your eye by your eye doctor; do not self-administer. Implant: It will be inserted into the white part of your eye with a needle by a doctor in a medical office or clinic.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's

  • Inflammation of the eye
  • Retinal bleeding (bleeding in the back of the eye)
  • Eye pain
  • Bloodshot eye
  • Small particles or spots in your vision
  • Eye irritation
  • Dry eye
  • Redness or itching of the eye
  • Increased eye pressure

Drug Warnings

Do not receive Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's if you are allergic to any of its components, if you have an infection in or around the eye, severe intraocular inflammation (pain or redness in the eye) or if you are breastfeeding. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience worsening eye redness, eye pain or increased discomfort, an increased number of small particles in your vision, blurred or decreased vision, or increased sensitivity to light. Inform the doctor if you have a history of eye conditions, eye treatments, or stroke. Let the doctor know if you are taking any other medicines, including supplements or herbal products.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform the doctor if you are using, have recently used or might use any other medicines.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform the doctor if you have/had an eye infection, eye inflammation, or stroke.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain proper weight.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
  • Include vegetables, whole grains, and fruits in your diet.
  • Get optimal sleep; rest well.

Special Advise

  • Women of reproductive potential must use effective contraception during treatment with Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's and for 3 months after the last dose.
  • Have your eyesight and eye pressure checked as advised by the doctor.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD): AMD is an eye disease that causes vision loss due to a damaged macula. In wet macular degeneration, leaky blood vessels grow under the retina. The key symptom of AMD is blurred vision.

Macular oedema: It occurs when blood vessels leak into the macula (a part of the retina). This causes macula swelling and blurred vision.

Retinal vein occlusion (RVO): RVO is the blockage of small veins that carry blood away from the retina, occurring due to the hardening of arteries or the formation of blood clots. Symptoms include sudden blurring or vision loss.

Diabetic macular oedema (DME): DME is a complication of diabetes that occurs when excess fluid starts to build up in the macula of the eye, leading to vision problems. Symptoms are blurry vision, double vision, seeing floaters, and seeing colours that look washed out.

Proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR): It is the advanced stage of diabetic eye disease that occurs when the retina starts growing new blood vessels. Symptoms are vision loss, poor night vision, colours appearing faded or washed out, blurry vision, and seeing an increased number of floaters.

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP): ROP is a disease-causing vision impairment due to damage to the back of the eye (the retina) caused by abnormal growth of blood vessels.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known if alcohol interacts with Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's. Please consult the doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning for pregnancy.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

It is not known whether Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's passes into breast milk. However, if you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's.

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Driving

Caution

Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's may cause temporary vision blurring. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you experience this.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a history of liver problems, inform the doctor before receiving Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may not be needed in patients with renal impairment. However, if you have a history of kidney problems, inform the doctor before receiving Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's.

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Children

Caution

Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's is not recommended for children as the safety and effectiveness have not been established except for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in babies born prematurely. However, the safety profile in preterm infants has not been established beyond 2 years.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013.
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FAQs

Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's is used to treat Neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD), macular oedema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO), diabetic macular oedema (DME), proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), and choroidal neovascularization (CNV). Also used in premature babies to treat retinopathy of prematurity (ROP).
Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's works by stopping abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the eyes that may cause vision loss.
Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's may affect fertility. Fertility problems may interfere with the ability to get pregnant or father a child. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's can be used in the elderly aged 65 years or older if prescribed by the doctor. However, talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.
Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's should not be used by individuals who are allergic to any of its active ingredients and those who have an eye infection, eye inflammation, or severe inflammation within the eye. Always consult your healthcare provider before using this medication.
The duration of treatment with Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's depends on the condition being treated and your response to the medication. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate length of treatment.
After taking Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's, inform your doctor if you experience eye pain, discomfort, redness, blurred vision, or increased sensitivity to light. Monitor for signs of infection or retinal detachment, and contact your doctor if these occur. Your doctor may also check eye pressure, as it can temporarily rise. Additionally, inform your doctor if you have a history of eye conditions or stroke-related symptoms.
Visumab 0.5 mg Injection 1's causes side effects such as inflammation of eye, retinal bleeding (bleeding in the back of eye), eye pain, a bloodshot eye, small particles or spots in the vision, eye irritation, dry eye, redness or itching in eye, and increased eye pressure. However, please contact a doctor if these side effects persist for longer durations.

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