Uses

Used for neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, diabetic retinopathy, and macular edema following retinal vein occlusion.

Do not use if

Ocular or periocular infections, active intraocular inflammation, or hypersensitivity to aflibercept.

Side effects

May cause increased intraocular pressure, eye pain, conjunctival hemorrhage, endophthalmitis, retinal detachment, or hypersensitivity reactions.

Warnings

Patients should promptly report symptoms such as eye pain, vision changes, or increasing redness after injection.

How it works

VEGF inhibitor that binds VEGF and placental growth factor, reducing abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage.

Storage

Refrigerate at 2–8°C. Do not freeze.