Review the side-effects of Porfimer Sodium as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
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If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
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.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Porfimer Sodium
Porfimer Sodium(Photofin) generic is an antineoplastic agent, prescribed for esophageal cancer, non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and dysplasia in Barrett's Esophagus. It is used along with "photodynamic" laser light therapy to reduce the size of tumors.Trade Names for Porfimer Sodium
International :
Photofin
