Visudyne Disease Interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with Visudyne (verteporfin).
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
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
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Visudyne drug interactions
There are 257 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
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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