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Lucentis Injection is used for the treatment of eye diseases which are caused by diabetes, macular degeneration, and macular swelling. It reduces the abnormal growth and leakage of blood vessels in the eye that can cause vision loss.Lucentis Injection is administered directly into the eyeball by an eye specialist. You should not self administer this medicine at home. The common side effects include conjunctival hemorrhage, eye pain, eye floaters, increased intraocular pressure, and eye inflammation.However, if you experience these side effects for a longer duration or any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, please inform your doctor. It is not advised to drive after administration of this injection as it may cause blurring of vision.

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Alcohol: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lucentis Injection. Please consult your doctor. Pregnancy: Lucentis Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. Breastfeeding: Lucentis Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Driving: Lucentis Injection may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear. Kidney: Lucentis Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lucentis Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. Liver: Lucentis Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lucentis Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youҀ™re worried about them Common Side Effects : Conjunctival hemorrhage Eye pain Increased intraocular pressure Foreign body sensation in eyes Blurred vision Nausea Dry eye Eye itching Cataract Vitreous floaters Vitreous detachment Intraocular inflammation Eye irritation Increased lacrimation Eyelid inflammation Ocular hyperemia Retinal disorder Maculopathy Eye discomfort Posterior capsule opacification Injection site hemorrhage Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages) Anemia (low number of red blood cells) Joint pain Renal failure Peripheral neuropathy (tingling and numbness of feet and hand) Gastro-esophageal reflux disease Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol) Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)