Verteporfin Benefits & Uses

Verteporfin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Macular Degeneration

Other Benefits

Choroideremia

Verteporfin Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Macular Degeneration Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Macular Degeneration Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Verteporfin Related Warnings

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.

Moderate
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.

Unknown
What is the effect of Verteporfin on the Kidneys?

Verteporfin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Verteporfin on the Heart?

Verteporfin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Verteporfin with Other Drugs

Verteporfin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Codeine

Promethazine

Mild

Verteporfin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Verteporfin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Radiation Sickness

Frequently asked Questions about Verteporfin

Is this Verteporfin habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Verteporfin is addictive.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Verteporfin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Verteporfin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Verteporfin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Verteporfin

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Verteporfin and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Verteporfin

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Verteporfin.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Verteporfin

Visudyne Powder for Injection - ₹55769
Verteporfin Injection - ₹79670

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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)

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