Drug details

Macugen (pegaptanib sodium)

type of Macular Degeneration Agents

Macugen (pegaptanib sodium) Injection decreases the level of a protein that affects the cells of the eye and is used to treat age-related macular degeneration.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache
• cough
• nausea
• diarrhea
• vomiting
• dizziness
• upset stomach
• watery eyes
• joint pain
• painful or burning urination
• blurred vision, swelling of the eyelids, or mild eye pain or discomfort
  after the injection

The following drugs are related to Macugen, either as a replacement or used together:

• Byooviz (ranibizumab-nuna injection, for intravitreal use)
• Lucentis (ranibizumab injection)
• Visudyne (verteporfin injection)

The following supplements are related to Macugen, and may be used together with the drug:

• Zinc (s.)
• Beta-Carotene (s.)
• Vitamin E (s.)
• Lutein (s.)