Porfimer : Before Using

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:

Porphyria