Porfimer Intravenous and Esophageal fistula
Result of checking the interaction of drug Porfimer Intravenous and disease Esophageal fistula for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:The use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) with porfimer is contraindicated for the treatment of esophageal cancer in patients with an existing bronchoesophageal or tracheoesophageal fistula. Prior to administration of PDT, patients must be evaluated by barium swallow to rule out fistulas, which can occur with PDT, particularly if the esophageal tumor is eroding into the trachea or bronchial tree.
- "Product Information. Photofrin (porfimer)." Sanofi Winthrop Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY.
Generic Name: porfimer
Brand Name: Photofrin
Synonyms: Porfimer