bevacizumab intravitreal (Pending FDA Approval)

Brand and Other Names:Lytenava, bevacizumab-vikg
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Dosing & Uses

Macular Degeneration

Pending FDA approval of neovascular (wet) age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

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Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Binds and prevents activation of vascular endothelial growth factors (VEGF-A) and placental growth factor (PIGF)

Activation of VEGF-A and PIGF can result in neovascularization and vascular permeability

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