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Visudyne Disease Interactions

There are 2 disease interactions with Visudyne (verteporfin).

Major

Verteporfin (applies to Visudyne) porphyria

Major Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility.

The use of verteporfin is contraindicated in patients with porphyria.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Visudyne (verteporfin)." Valeant Pharmaceuticals
Moderate

Verteporfin (applies to Visudyne) hepatic impairment

Moderate Potential Hazard, Moderate plausibility. Applicable conditions: Liver Disease

Verteporfin therapy should be considered carefully in patients with moderate to severe hepatic impairment or biliary obstruction since there is no clinical experience with verteporfin in such patients.

References

  1. (2001) "Product Information. Visudyne (verteporfin)." Valeant Pharmaceuticals

Visudyne drug interactions

There are 248 drug interactions with Visudyne (verteporfin).

Visudyne alcohol/food interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food interaction with Visudyne (verteporfin).

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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