Isopto Carpine Ophthalmic Solution and Pegaptanib ophthalmic injection

• Generic Name: pilocarpine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: ophthalmic solution
• Other Brand Names: Isopto Carpine, Pilocar, Pilopine-HS, Pilostat, Adsorbocarpine, Pilagan with C Cap, Ocu-Carpine, Ocusert, Piloptic-1/2, Piloptic-1, Akarpine, Piloptic-2, Piloptic-3, Piloptic-4, Piloptic-6

• It is used to treat glaucoma.
• It is used to lower high eye pressure.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: pegaptanib ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Macugen

Pegaptanib is made from a human antibody fragment. It works by keeping new blood vessels from forming under the retina (a sensory membrane that lines the inside of the eye). In people with a certain type of eye disease, new blood vessels grow under the retina where they leak blood and fluid. This is known as the "wet form" of macular degeneration.

Pegaptanib ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used to treat wet age-related macular degeneration.

Pegaptanib ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.