Verteporfin Benefits & Uses

Verteporfin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Macular Degeneration

Verteporfin Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Macular Degeneration Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Macular Degeneration Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Verteporfin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Verteporfin is used -

Severe

Visual Disturbance

Moderate

Mild

Headache
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Nausea or vomiting
Vertigo
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Back Pain
Flu-like Symptoms

Verteporfin Related Warnings

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.

Moderate
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.

Unknown
What is the effect of Verteporfin on the Kidneys?

Verteporfin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Verteporfin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Verteporfin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Verteporfin with Other Drugs

Verteporfin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Codeine

Promethazine

Mild

Verteporfin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Verteporfin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Radiation Sickness

Frequently asked Questions about Verteporfin

Is this Verteporfin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Verteporfin.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Verteporfin only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Verteporfin is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Verteporfin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Verteporfin

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Verteporfin together with food.

Unknown
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.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Verteporfin

Visudyne Powder for Injection - ₹55769
Verteporfin Injection - ₹79670

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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)

Verteporfin Injection