Brolucizumab ophthalmic
Generic name: brolucizumab ophthalmic [ BROE-lue-SIZ-ue-mab ]
Brand name: Beovu
Dosage form: intravitreal solution (dbll 6 mg/0.05 mL)
Drug class:Anti-angiogenic ophthalmic agents
What is brolucizumab ophthalmic?
Brolucizumab is made from a human antibody fragment. It works by keeping new blood vessels from forming under the retina (a sensory membrane that lines the inside of the eye). In people with certain types of eye disorders, new blood vessels grow under the retina where they leak blood and fluid.
Brolucizumab ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat the "wet form" of age-related macular degeneration.
Brolucizumab ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use brolucizumab if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
inflammation inside your eye; or
an infection in or around your eye.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
cataracts; or
a stroke.
Do not use brolucizumab if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby or cause birth defects. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are receiving brolucizumab ophthalmic and for at least 1 month after your last dose.
Do not breastfeed while receiving this medicine, and for at least 1 month after your last dose.
How is brolucizumab ophthalmic given?
Brolucizumab is given as an injection into your eye. Your doctor will use a medicine to numb your eye before giving you the injection. You will receive this injection in your doctor's office or other clinic setting.
For a short time after your injection, your eyes will be checked periodically to make sure the injection has not caused any side effects.
Brolucizumab is usually given once per month for 3 months, and then once every 8 to 12 weeks.
Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully. The timing of your monthly injections is very important for this medication to be effective.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your brolucizumab injection.
What happens if I overdose?
Since brolucizumab ophthalmic is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdo...
