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Pegaptanib Flashcards

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MOA

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  • Attached polyethylene glycol to drug molecule
  • Decreases antigenicity
  • Increases molecular size to decrease renal clearance
  • Increases water solubility
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Indications

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Wet AMD

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Warning/precautions

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Pregnancy category B

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Adverse reactions

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  • Endophthalmitis and increased IOP after injection
  • Blepharitis
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Photopsia
  • Bronchitis
  • Diarrhea, dizziness, headache, nausea, UTI
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Brand name

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Macugen

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