Drug reference
ocriplasmin
Proteolytic enzyme · Ophthalmic surgical agent
Proteolytic enzymeOphthalmic surgical agent
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
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not curated
INTERACTIONS
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none in our sources
PREGNANCY
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not curated
Mechanism
Dissolves the vitreous and relieves traction on the macula in the center of the retina.
Indications
vitreomacular traction
Side effects
Serious
- lens subluxation (from zonular dehiscence)
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Textbook-sourced·Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Updated: 2026-05-10