Macular Degeneration Flashcards
1
Q
Pegaptanib
A
“Macugen”
- VegF Inhibitor, decreases rate of vision decline
- for Wet AMD
- *Warnings: increased IOP and edopthalmitisPregnancy category B
2
Q
Bevacizumab
A
“Avastin”
- *off label use for MD, can cause infection**
- usually for metastatic colon cancer
3
Q
Aflibercept
A
“Eylea”
- for Wet AMD or Macular edema after CRVO
- ADR: endopthalmitis, increased IOP, retinal detatchment, clots
- Pregnancy category C
4
Q
Which MD drug is a VegF inhibitor?
A
Pegaptanib
5
Q
Which drug is used off label for MD?
A
Bevacizumab
