Beovu (brolucizumab-dbll) is a brand-name drug prescribed for certain eye conditions in adults. Beovu comes as a liquid solution that’s given by an eye doctor. The typical dosage is one dose given every 4–12 weeks.

Specifically, Beovu is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat the following eye conditions in adults:

Beovu is a biologic and belongs to a drug class called vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitors. Beovu is not available in a biosimilar version.

Keep reading for specific information about the dosage of Beovu, including its strength and how doctors administer the medication. For a comprehensive look at Beovu, see this article.

Note: This article describes typical dosages for Beovu provided by the drug’s manufacturer. However, your doctor will prescribe the Beovu dosage that’s right for you.

The information below describes Beovu’s typical dosages and other details about the drug.

Beovu form

Beovu comes as a liquid solution in a single-dose vial or a prefilled syringe. It’s given as an intravitreal injection, which is an injection into a certain area in your eye. An eye doctor or retina specialist (an eye doctor who has received specialized training) will give the injection at their office.

Beovu strength

Beovu comes in one strength of 6 milligrams in 0.05 milliliters of solution (6 mg/0.05 mL).

Typical dosages

The following information describes dosages that are commonly used or recommended in adults. However, your doctor will prescribe the dosage of Beovu that’s right for you. Your doctor will determine the best dosage to fit your needs.

Dosage for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

Doctors may prescribe Beovu to treat wet AMD. For this use, the recommended dose of Beovu is one injection of 6 mg. You’ll receive this injection in the affected eye once per month for the first three doses. Then you’ll receive one injection in the affected eye every 8–12 weeks.

For more information about your specific dosage, talk with your doctor.

Dosage for diabetic macular edema (DME)

Beovu is also approved to treat DME. For this use, the recommended dose of Beovu is one injection of 6 mg. You’ll receive this injection in the affected eye every 6 weeks for the first five doses. Then you’ll receive one injection in the affected eye every 8–12 weeks.

Talk with your doctor if you have questions about your dosage.

Long-term treatment

Beovu is meant to be a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that Beovu is safe and effective for you, you’ll likely continue this medication long term.

Before you start taking Beovu, your doctor will discuss your treatment plan with you.

Beovu comes as a liquid solution in a single-dose vial or a prefilled syringe. It’s given as an intravitreal injection, which is an injection into a certain area in your eye. An eye doctor or retina specialist (an eye doctor who has received specialized training) will give the injection at their office.

Before the injection, your doctor will use a local anesthetic to numb your eye. They’ll also apply a topical antibacterial product to disinfect the eye, eyelid, and surrounding skin. Then, your eye doctor will inject Beovu into your eye using a very thin needle. The injection itself takes only a few moments.

If your condition affects both eyes, your doctor will repeat this process in the other eye.

After the injection(s), your eye doctor will monitor your intraocular pressure (the pressure inside your eyes). If the pressure increases too much, they’ll treat it promptly. This involves using a special needle to remove some fluid from your eye, which quickly reduces the pressure.

Keep in mind that Beovu injections may cause temporary vision trouble, such as blurry vision. Because of this side effect, you should not drive yourself home. Instead, you’ll need to plan to have someone take you home after each appointment.

If you have questions about how to prepare for your appointment to receive Beovu, talk with your doctor.

If you miss your appointment to receive your Beovu injection, call your doctor’s office as soon as possible to reschedule.

If you need help remembering your appointments, try setting an alarm or downloading a reminder app on your phone.

Keep in mind you’ll need to plan to have someone take you home after each appointment. You can also ask them to remind you the day before your appointment.

Below are some frequently asked questions about Beovu.

Is the dosage of Beovu similar to the dosage of Eylea?

Beovu and Eylea are similar medications, but they have different dosage schedules.

The exact dosages depend on the condition being treated. Generally, Beovu is given every 4 or 6 weeks for the first several doses, then once every 2–3 months. In contrast, Eylea is typically given every 4 weeks for the first several doses, then once every 2–4 months.

Also, these medications come in different strengths. Both drugs are administered by an eye doctor or retina specialist.

To learn more about how these drugs compare, talk with your doctor.

How long does it take for Beovu to start working?

Beovu starts to work after your first dose. You may not notice a difference in your vision. But your doctor will monitor your eyes and test your vision throughout your treatment to check whether the drug is working to help prevent your condition from worsening.

Talk with your doctor if you have questions about what to expect with Beovu treatment.

The dosages in this article are typical dosages provided by the drug’s manufacturer. If your doctor recommends Beovu for you, they’ll prescribe the dosage that’s right for you. Always follow the dosage that your doctor prescribes.

As with any drug, never change your dosage of Beovu without your doctor’s recommendation. If you have questions about the dosage of Beovu that’s best for you, talk with your doctor.

Besides learning about dosage, you may want other information about Beovu. These additional articles might be helpful:

  • More about Beovu: For information about other aspects of Beovu, refer to this article.
  • Details about your condition: For details about your condition, see our list of eye health articles.

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