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.
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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.
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
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