Key facts about Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution
What dosages is Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution available in?
Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution is available as a 20 mg/mL in a single-dose vial.
What is Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution used for?
Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution is used to treat adults with geographic atrophy (GA), an advanced form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
How does Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution work?
Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution is a complement inhibitor that blocks complement protein C5. C5 is a protein in your immune system that plays a role in GA (inflammation and cell death in the retina and eventual vision loss). Blocking it reduces inflammation and helps protect your retina from further damage and possibly lowers your risk of vision loss.
How do I take Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution?
The recommended dose for Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution is 2 mg (0.1 mL of 20 mg/mL solution) injected into each affected eye once monthly.
Is it safe for me to take Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution?
Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication in the following:
- Current infection in or around the eye
- Current eye inflammation
Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution:
- Blood spots on the whites of eye or eye redness
- Increased eye pressure
- Blurry vision
Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Eye infection: eye pain, sensitivity to light, loss of vision, eye redness
- Retinal detachment: flashing lights, feeling like something is covering your vision, changes in your vision, vision loss, seeing floaters
- Signs of wet AMD: straight lines looking wavy, blurry vision, blank spots in your vision
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution
There are no major drug interactions listed for this medication. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking.
Who makes Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Avacincaptad Pegol Intravitreal Solution safe in pregnancy?
It is not known whether this medication is safe for you and your unborn baby during pregnancy. Talk to your doctor if you are already pregnant or if you have plans on becoming pregnant. They will recommend what is best for you.













