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Verteporfin is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Verteporfin have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Verteporfin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Verteporfin is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Verteporfin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Verteporfin safe for pregnant women?
Verteporfin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Verteporfin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Verteporfin safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Verteporfin on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Verteporfin will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Verteporfin on the Kidneys?
Verteporfin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Verteporfin on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Verteporfin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Verteporfin only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Verteporfin on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Verteporfin on the heart have been reported.
Verteporfin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Verteporfin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Verteporfin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Verteporfin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Verteporfin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Verteporfin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Verteporfin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Verteporfin
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Verteporfin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Verteporfin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Verteporfin with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Visudyne® (verteporfin)