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Visudyne and Alcohol/Food Interactions

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

Moderate

Alcohol (Ethanol) verteporfin

Moderate Drug Interaction

MONITOR: Drugs that quench active oxygen species or scavenge radicals are expected to decrease the therapeutic effect of verteporfin.

MANAGEMENT: The clinician should carefully assess the patient for desired benefits and risks before beginning verteporfin therapy.

References

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

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Visudyne drug interactions

There are 248 drug interactions with Visudyne (verteporfin).

Visudyne disease interactions

There are 2 disease interactions with Visudyne (verteporfin) which include:

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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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