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.Brand Names or Trade Names of Porfimer Sodium
International :
Photofin