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What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Photofrin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Esophageal Cancer
PHOTOFRIN (porfimer sodium) ® is indicated for the palliation of patients with completely obstructing esophageal cancer, or of patients with partially obstructing esophageal cancer who, in the opinion of their physician, cannot be satisfactorily treated with Nd:YAG laser therapy.
Endobronchial Cancer
PHOTOFRIN (porfimer sodium) is indicated for the treatment of microinvasive endobronchial non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients for whom surgery and radiotherapy are not indicated.
PHOTOFRIN (porfimer sodium) is in...
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What is Photofrin Prescribing Information?
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What is Patient information?
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Photofrin Patient Information: Side Effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects from porfimer, contact your doctor immediately:
- an allergic reaction (including difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
- shortness of breath or increased coughing;
- chest pain;
- bloody vomit or black, bloody, or tarry stools; or
- a severe skin reaction to light such as blistering.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Talk to your doctor if you experience
- mild c...
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What is Photofrin Patient Information?
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Photofrin Consumer Information: Uses
Consult your pharmacist.
HOW TO USE: Consult your pharmacist.
SIDE EFFECTS: Consult your pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Consult your pharmacist.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: ...
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