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Side effect(s) of Verteporfin


Review the side-effects of Verteporfin 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.

   Most Common
- Fainting, sweating, dizziness, rash, difficulty in breathing, flushing and changes in blood pressure and heart rate, headache, uneasiness, hives, and itching.

   Ocular Treatment Site (Eye)
- Inflammation of eyelid, cataracts, dry eyes, itching, decreased vision, and retinal bleeding.

   Body as a Whole
- Weakness, fever, flu syndrome, back pain and sensitivity to light.

   Heart
- Abnormal heart rhythm, high blood pressure, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and varicose veins.

   Skin
- Bruising.

   Gastrointestinal
- Constipation, gastrointestinal cancers and nausea.

   Blood
- Anemia, increase or decrease in white blood cells.

   Liver
- Elevated liver function.

   Metabolic
- Elevated liver enzyme.

   Musculoskeletal
- Joint pain, muscle pain or weakness.

   Central Nervous System
- Sensory loss, sleep disorder and fainting.

   Respiratory
- Cough, inflammation of pharynx and lung infection.

   Eye and ENT
- Decreased hearing, double vision and tearing disorder.

   Genitourinary
- Abnormality of the prostate gland.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Verteporfin

Verteporfin(Visudyne) generic is a benzoporphyrin derivative, prescribed for neovascular age-related macular degeneration. It closes up the leaking blood vessels in the eye.


Trade Names for Verteporfin

International :


Visudyne
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