Porfimer - Systemic
Brand Names
Photofrin
Porfimer *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
Before Using This Medication
In deciding to using a medication, the problems of uses this drugs must be
weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you
will make. For porfimer, the following must be considered
Allergic reaction
Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or
allergy to porfimer. Also tell your health care professional if
you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or
dyes.
Pregnancy care
Porfimer has not been studied. However,
it has causing harm to the fetus in pets. It is best to use some kind of
birth control while you are receiving porfimer. Tell your family doctor right away
if you think you have become pregnant while receiving this drug.
Breast-feeding problem
It is not known whether porfimer passes into breast
milk. However, because this drug may cause serious side effects, breast-feeding
is generally not recommended while you are receiving it.
Use for Children
There is no special info comparing use of
porfimer in child with use in other age groups.
Elderly care
Porfimer has been studied in elderly diseaseds. It
has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people
than it does in adults people.
Drug interactions
Although certain medication must not be using
together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are being
treated with porfimer, it is important that your health care professional
know if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter
"OTC " drug.
Other Information for using
The presence of other medical
problems may effect the use of porfimer. Make sure you tell your family doctor if
you have any other medical problems, especially:
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