Vabysmo

Vabysmo

faricimab

Manufacturer:

Roche

Distributor:

DKSH

Marketer:

Roche
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Faricimab
Indications/Uses
Neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (nAMD). Diabetic macular edema (DME).
Dosage/Direction for Use
Intravitreal inj nAMD, DME Recommended dose: 6 mg (0.05 mL) every 4 wk (mthly) for 1st 4 doses, followed by 6 mg (0.05 mL) at a dosing interval of up to every 16 wk (4 mth).
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity. Ocular or periocular infections; active intraocular inflammation.
Special Precautions
Intravitreal inj-related reactions. Not to inj while IOP is ≥30 mmHg. Withheld in patients w/ rhegmatogenous retinal detachment, stage 3 or 4 macular holes, retinal break; treatment-related decrease in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of ≥30 letters compared w/ last assessment of visual acuity; performed or planned intraocular surgery w/in previous or next 28 days. Patients w/ poorly controlled glaucoma; risk factors associated w/ retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) tear development after anti-VEGF therapy for nAMD include a large &/or high pigment epithelial detachment; HbA1c >10%, high-risk proliferative diabetic retinopathy; active systemic infections; diabetic patients w/ uncontrolled HTN. Arterial thromboembolic events; intraocular inflammation eg, vision loss, eye pain, increased light sensitivity, floaters, or worsening eye redness. Concomitant use of other anti-VEGF. May affect ability to drive & use machines. Women of childbearing potential should use contraception during treatment & for at least 3 mth following last dose. Not to be used during pregnancy. Lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Cataract. Conjunctival hemorrhage, increased IOP & lacrimation, vitreous floaters, eye pain. nAMD: RPE tear.
MIMS Class
Other Eye Preparations
ATC Classification
S01LA09 - faricimab ; Belongs to the class antineovasculatisation agents. Used in the management of neovascular macular degeneration.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Vabysmo soln for inj 120 mg/mL
Packing/Price
((single-dose; w/ transfer filter needle)) 1's
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