Key facts about Verteporfin
What dosages is Verteporfin available in?
Verteporfin is available as 15 mg of Verteporfin as a dark green lyophilized cake in a single-dose vial for reconstitution.
What is Verteporfin used for?
Verteporfin is a photoenhancer indicated for the treatment of patients with predominantly classic subfoveal choroidal
neovascularization due to age-related macular degeneration, pathologic myopia or presumed ocular histoplasmosis.
How does Verteporfin work?
Verteporfin is an injectable medication used to help prevent certain eye conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), from worsening.
How do I take Verteporfin?
The typical dose of Verteporfin is 6 mg/m2 body surface area.
Is it safe for me to take Verteporfin?
Verteporfin is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have porphyria or a known hypersensitivity to any component of this preparation.
Verteporfin Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Verteporfin:
- Injection site reactions
- Visual disturbances
Verteporfin Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Verteporfin.
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Verteporfin
- Drug interaction studies in humans have not been conducted with VISUDYN. However, always let your physician and pharmacist know about any other medications or supplements (including prescribed and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and dietary or herbal supplements) that you are currently taking
Who makes Verteporfin?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Verteporfin safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Verteporfin will harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while taking Verteporfin.
