
What is Eylea?
Eylea (aflibercept) is an eye medication for various eye diseases involving either loss of vision or vision impairment.
Eylea inhibits the pathological processes of neovascular or wet age-related macular degeneration, which is a blurring or distortion of central vision brought about by older ages, and macular edema resulting from such diseases as retinal vein occlusion (RVO) or diabetic macular edema (DME).
Eylea also treats diabetic retinopathy (DR), a complication of diabetes, which severely damages blood vessels in the eye, and ROP, affecting the eyes of premature babies.
Always follow the instructions given by your doctor as you would not use this medication if you have an infection of the eye, active inflammation inside the eye, or an allergy to one of the ingredients.
How Does Eylea Work?
Eylea works by affecting abnormal blood vessel formation and prevents fluid from leaking into the eye through proteins that exist in the eye.
Most of the time, these proteins, VEGF-A and PlGF, drive new vessel growth; excessive stimulation of these proteins leads to problems, through edema or the growth of new blood vessels in sites that would not be considered appropriate within the eye.
Eylea acts as a soluble decoy receptor that binds vascular endothelial growth factor-A (VEGF-A) and placental growth factor (PlGF). By blocking these proteins, it prevents abnormal blood vessel growth and fluid leakage in the retina, helping to slow or prevent vision loss.
Dosage Information and Usage
A trained physician administers the injections using a specially calibrated syringe. The recommended dose is 2 mg (0.05 mL of 40 mg/mL solution) administered by intravitreal injection. Dosing intervals vary depending on the condition. For example, every 4 weeks initially for wet AMD, followed by less frequent dosing as directed by the physician.
Dosage Form and Strengths of Eylea
Eylea is supplied in a prefilled syringe and a vial. Irrespective of the one chosen, the concentration of the drug within is 40 mg/mL of aflibercept.
A prefilled syringe is provided that contains more than the required 2 mg dose. Thus, it should be disposed of before administration.
This drug will be drawn up using the vial of needles and syringes that also contain aflibercept, using some specific needles and syringes.
Usage
- Prepare: Open the Eylea carton and tear open the sterile blister pack. Store the syringe in the sterile tray until ready to assemble.
- Remove syringe: Using the aseptic technique, withdraw the syringe from the blister pack.
- Twist off syringe cap: Twist off the syringe cap, instead of snapping it off.
- Attach needle: Attach a 30-gauge by ½-inch injection needle to the syringe by twisting it onto the Luer lock.
- Remove air bubbles: Hold the syringe upright and tap it to loosen air bubbles in the line.
- Inject the dose: Expel air bubbles and adjust the syringe to a volume of 0.05 mL (50 microliters), which equals 2 mg of aflibercept.
- Administer: Under sterile conditions, the drug is injected into the eye. The unused product is disposed of after injection.
Storage Information
Store the solution for Injection in a refrigerator between 2°C to 8°C (36°F to 46°F). Do not freeze. The expiry date is on the carton and container label.
Store Eylea in its original carton until the time of injection. Avoid exposure to light. Do not open the sealed blister pack of medication until you are ready to administer the drug.
Side Effects of Eylea
As with any medication, side effects can also be experienced with Eylea. That is why you should learn which of them exist and discuss them with your doctor if you do start noticing unfamiliar symptoms.
Common Side Effects
- Eye pain
- Conjunctival hemorrhage (bleeding in the eye)
- Cataracts
- Vitreous detachment (eye condition)
- Vitreous floaters (small spots in vision)
- Increased intraocular pressure (pressure in the eye)
Serious but Rare Side Effects
- Retinal detachment
- Endophthalmitis (eye infection)
- Retinal vasculitis (inflammation of the retina)
- Increased risk of blood clots (thromboembolic events)
Warnings and Precautions
Eylea is an ophthalmic injection for the specified conditions, and there are, as in every other course of treatment, risks and precautions to be known by the patient as well as those concerned with the patient’s care. Some important warnings and precautions are listed below:
- Risk of Endophthalmitis and Retinal Detachments: Eylea, like intracameral and intraocular injections, carries a risk of endophthalmitis or retinal detachment. Strict injection techniques must be performed. All signs, such as ocular pain and vision loss, should be reported immediately.
- Retinal Vasculitis with or without Occlusion: At times, the tiny vessels within the eye become inflamed with or without occlusion. When this happens, it calls for immediate medical care.
- Increased Eye Pressure: The intraocular pressure may transiently elevate within an hour or so of injection and should be carefully monitored by the physicians and controlled as required.
- Extended Follow-up in ROP Infected Infants: Following the treatment of Eylea for Retinopathy of Prematurity, extended follow-up is required in the infected infants in case the disease may recur, and the abnormal blood vessels begin to grow back again.
- Blood Clots (Thromboembolic Events): Blood clots in the legs or lungs that may lead to death or stroke were seen in some of the patients receiving Eylea. These serious blood clots can occur within days of starting treatment, and the risk is increased with certain conditions.
Overdosage of Eylea
Even a minimum overdose can increase the pressure within the eye, leading to too much Eylea injected into the eye.
The doctor has to measure the pressure in the eye for appropriate treatment.
Primarily, monitoring and swift response to overdosing can avoid many complications caused by the overdose of Eylea.
Alternative Medications
Here is a list of alternative medications that can be used instead of Eylea for similar conditions:
- Vabysmo (faricimab)
- Syfovre (pegcetacoplan)
- Lucentis (ranibizumab)
- Vabysmo (faricimab)
- Izervay (avacincaptad pegol)
Cost and Coupons
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Eylea is a crucial treatment for various eye conditions, helping to prevent vision loss and improve overall eye health. However, in the United States, Eylea can be quite expensive, with prices reaching as high as $1,958 per vial, making it a financial concern for many.
At Pharma Giant, our goal is to provide top-quality medications at affordable prices, ensuring that everyone can manage their health without unnecessary financial strain.
Huge Savings with Eylea
Pharma Giant is committed to making Eylea more affordable and accessible for all. Below is a breakdown of our pricing for Eylea:
| Strength | Package | Price (Canada) |
|---|---|---|
| 2mg/0.05mL | 1 vial | $1,749.00 |
| 2 vials | $3,480.00 | |
| 3 vials | $5,190.00 |
Don’t let high costs compromise your health. Turn to Pharma Giant for worry-free management of your eye care needs at significantly lower prices than in the U.S.
Special Discount Offer
Coupon Code: Enter PGSAVE10 at checkout to enjoy a 10% discount on your Eylea purchase. This is a special, limited-time offer to help you save on life-changing medications without sacrificing quality.
- Offer Details: This discount is available for one-time use per customer, so make sure to take advantage while supplies last!
How to Order
- Prescription Needed: A valid prescription is required to purchase Eylea, ensuring safe and correct usage.
- Bulk Options: You can order up to a 90-day supply to simplify your treatment needs and manage costs more effectively.
By choosing Pharma Giant, you can save on Eylea and access the medications you need with confidence and ease.
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