Verteporfin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Visudyne, benzoporphyrin derivative
Category- Macular degeneration
therapy adjunct
- Photosensitizer
- Photodynamic therapy
Description Verteporfin (ver-te-POR-fin) is used together with a special laser light,
to treat abnormal blood vessel formation in a part of the eye which, if left
untreated, can lead to a loss of eyesight.
Verteporfin may also be used for the following problems:
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Pathologic myopia (changes in the eyeball causing vision problems);
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Ocular histoplasmosis (damage to the eye from a fungus found in the
soil)
This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision
of your doctor. It is available in the following dosage forms:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
In Canada—
Another commonly used name is benzoporphyrin
derivative
.
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