Porfimer (Systemic)
Brand Names : Photofrin
CategoryDescriptionPorfimer (POR-fi-mer)
belongs to the group of medicines known as antineoplastics. It is used, together
with a special laser light, to treat cancer of the esophagus (the part of
the digestive tract that carries food to the stomach) and to treat a form
of lung cancer.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Parenteral
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Injection (U.S.)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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