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How to Take Verteporfin and it's Dose


It comes as a solution for injection to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: IV- The recommended dose is 6 mg/m2, followed by activation using laser (at a wavelength of 689 nm) 15 minutes after starting infusion.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with porphyria, and known hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Verteporfin

This medication is a benzoporphyrin derivative, prescribed for neovascular age-related macular degeneration.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Verteporfin

International :


Visudyne
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