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Brand Name :
Photofrin
Synonyms :
porfimer
Class :
Antineoplastics, Other
Dosage forms & Strengths:
Powder for Injection
75 mg/vial
Safety and efficacy are not seen in pediatrics.
methyl aminolevulinate topical
photosensitizing agents increase the effect of porfimer
photosensitizing agents increase the effect of porfimer
photosensitizing agents increase the effect of porfimer
porfimer: they may increase the toxic effect of antiplatelet agents
porfimer: they may increase the toxic effect of antiplatelet agents
porfimer: they may increase the toxic effect of antiplatelet agents
porfimer: they may increase the toxic effect of antiplatelet agents
porfimer: they may increase the toxic effect of antiplatelet agents
porfimer: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Inhibitors
porfimer: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Inhibitors
porfimer: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Inhibitors
porfimer: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Inhibitors
porfimer: they may enhance the serum concentration of CYP3A4 Inhibitors
porfimer: they may increase the bradycardic effect of Bradycardia-Causing Agents
porfimer: they may increase the bradycardic effect of Bradycardia-Causing Agents
porfimer: they may increase the bradycardic effect of Bradycardia-Causing Agents
porfimer: they may increase the bradycardic effect of Bradycardia-Causing Agents
porfimer: they may increase the bradycardic effect of Bradycardia-Causing Agents
may increase the photosensitizing effect when combined
adapalene and benzoyl peroxide
may increase the photosensitizing effect of photosensitizing agents
may increase the photosensitizing effect of Photosensitizing Agents
>10%:
Anemia
Fever
Pleural effusion
Chest pain
Abd pain
Dyspnea
Pneumonia
Insomnia
Back pain
1-10%:
Dysphagia
Pharyngitis
Respiratory distress
Hematemesis
Dehydration
Hypotension
Peripheral edema
Cardiac failure
Tachycardia
Asthenia
Cough
Diarrhea
Porfimer is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the active ingredient.
Pregnancy consideration:
No data is available regarding any fetal defects caused due to drug intake during pregnancy.
Breastfeeding warnings:
No data is available regarding the excretion of the drug in breast milk.
Pregnancy category:
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: porfimer
Pronounced: por-fi-mer
Why do we use porfimer?
Porfimer is an antineoplastic agent. It is used to treat esophageal cancer and helps ablate High-grade Dysplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus.