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Verteporfin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Verteporfin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Verteporfin safe for pregnant women?
Verteporfin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Verteporfin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Verteporfin safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Verteporfin for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Verteporfin on the Kidneys?
Verteporfin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Verteporfin on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Verteporfin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Verteporfin on the Heart?
Verteporfin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Verteporfin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Verteporfin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Verteporfin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Verteporfin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Verteporfin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Verteporfin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Verteporfin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Verteporfin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Verteporfin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Verteporfin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Verteporfin.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Visudyne® (verteporfin)