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Porfimer Sodium
Latest prescription information about Porfimer Sodium. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Porfimer Sodium
Pronunciation : POR-fi-mer
Trade Name(s):
International- Photofin. This medication is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for esophageal cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and dysplasia in Barrett's Esophagus. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : The first stage of PDT is the intravenous injection at 2 mg/kg. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney or liver impairment, severe acute respiratory distress, chest pain, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * It may cause sensitivity to light. Protect your eyes and skin. Side Effects : Blood - Anemia. Heart - Abnormal heart rhythm, heart failure, fast heart rate. Gastrointestinal - Constipation, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, difficulty in swallowing, esophageal swelling, blood vomiting, indigestion, diarrhea, eructation, blood in stool. General - Fever, chest pain, pain, swelling in extremities, weakness. Infections - Urinary tract infection. Metabolic - Weight decreased, loss of appetite, dehydration. Musculoskeletal - Back pain. Central Nervous System - Sleeplessness, confusional state, anxiety. Respitratory - Lung infection, difficulty in breathing, pneumonia, inflammation of pharynx, respiratory insufficiency, cough. Skin - Photosensitivity reaction. Heart - High or low blood pressure. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at controlled room temperature (20–25°C). |
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