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Brand Name :
Photofrin
Synonyms :
porfimer
Class :
Antineoplastics, Other
Dosage forms & Strengths:Â
Powder for InjectionÂ
75 mg/vialÂ
Safety and efficacy are not seen in pediatrics.Â
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 peroxideÂ
may increase the photosensitizing effect of photosensitizing agents
may increase the photosensitizing effect of Photosensitizing Agents
>10%:Â
Anemia Â
Fever Â
Pleural effusion Â
Constipation Â
Chest pain Â
Abd pain Â
Dyspnea Â
Pneumonia Â
Insomnia Â
Back painÂ
1-10%:Â
Dysphagia Â
Pharyngitis Â
Respiratory distress Â
Hematemesis Â
Dehydration Â
Hypotension Â
Peripheral edema Â
Cardiac failureÂ
Tachycardia Â
AstheniaÂ
Hypertension Â
Cough Â
DiarrheaÂ
Porfimer is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the active ingredient.Â
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
No data is available regarding any fetal defects caused due to drug intake during pregnancy.Â
Breastfeeding warnings:Â Â
No data is available regarding the excretion of the drug in breast milk.Â
Pregnancy category:Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: porfimerÂ
Pronounced: por-fi-merÂ
Why do we use porfimer?Â
Porfimer is an antineoplastic agent. It is used to treat esophageal cancer and helps ablate High-grade Dysplasia in Barrett’s Esophagus.Â