Key facts about Visudyne
What is Visudyne?
Visudyne is the brand name for verteporfin IV infusion.
What dosages is Visudyne available in?
Visudyne is available as 15 mg of verteporfin as a dark green lyophilized cake in a single-dose vial for reconstitution.
What is Visudyne used for?
Visudyne 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 Visudyne work?
Visudyne is an injectable medication used to help prevent certain eye conditions, such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), from worsening.
How do I take Visudyne?
The typical dose of Visudyne is 6 mg/m2 body surface area.
Is it safe for me to take Visudyne?
Visudyne 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.
Visudyne Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Visudyne:
- Injection site reactions
- Visual disturbances
Visudyne Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Visudyne.
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Visudyne
- 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 Visudyne?
Bausch Health
Is Visudyne safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Visudyne will harm your unborn baby. Tell your healthcare provider if you become pregnant while taking Visudyne.













