Jetrea

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Jetrea Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Ocriplasmin 2.5mg/mL; per vial; soln for intravitreal inj after dilution; contains mannitol; preservative- and latex-free.

Pharmacological Class

Proteolytic enzyme.

How Supplied

Single-use vial (0.2mL)—1

Manufacturer

Generic Availability

NO

Jetrea Indications

Indications

Treatment of symptomatic vitreomacular adhesion.

Jetrea Dosage and Administration

Adult

Give by intravitreal inj. 0.125mg (0.1mL of the diluted soln) once as a single dose to the affected eye.

Children

Not recommended.

Jetrea Contraindications

Not Applicable

Jetrea Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Jetrea Warnings/Precautions

Warnings/Precautions

For ophthalmic intravitreal inj only. Monitor for elevation in intraocular pressure immediately after inj. Monitor for decreased vision. Repeated administration in the same eye: not recommended. Treatment in the other eye is not recommended within 7 days of the initial inj. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Jetrea Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Jetrea Interactions

Not Applicable

Jetrea Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Vitreous floaters, conjunctival hemorrhage, eye pain, photopsia, blurred vision, macular hole, reduced visual acuity, visual impairment, retinal edema; intraocular inflammation/infection/hemorrhage, increased intraocular pressure, yellowish vision.

Jetrea Clinical Trials

See Literature

Jetrea Note

Not Applicable

Jetrea Patient Counseling

See Literature