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Porfimer Intravenous and Esophageal varices

Result of checking the interaction of drug Porfimer Intravenous and disease Esophageal varices for safety when used together.

Check result:
Porfimer Intravenous <> Esophageal varices
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

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:

Treatment with photodynamic therapy and porfimer should be conducted with extreme caution in patients with esophageal varices. Light should not be given directly to the variceal area because of the high risk of bleeding. In general, photodynamic therapy is not suitable for patients with esophageal or gastric varices, or patients with esophageal ulcers >1 cm in diameter.

References:
  • "Product Information. Photofrin (porfimer)." Sanofi Winthrop Pharmaceuticals, New York, NY.
Porfimer Intravenous

Generic Name: porfimer

Brand Name: Photofrin

Synonyms: Porfimer

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