Aflibercept Eye Drops

Common Brands Actos
Drug Class
Thiazolidinedione
Controlled Substance Classification
Not a controlled medication
Generic Status
Lower-cost generic available
Availability
Prescription only
Allison Barnes, PharmD
Allison Barnes, PharmD
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Medically reviewed by Allison Barnes, PharmD last update on 20/12/2023

Overview

Aflibercept eye drops, marketed under the brand name Eylea, are a medication primarily used to treat certain eye conditions, particularly wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular edema (DME), and macular edema following retinal vein occlusion (RVO).

These eye drops contain a medication called aflibercept, which belongs to a class of drugs known as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors.

 Aflibercept works by blocking the action of VEGF, a protein that promotes the growth of abnormal blood vessels in the eye, thereby reducing leakage and preventing further damage to the retina.

DRUG STATUS

Availability

Prescription only

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy