Verteporfin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Visudyne, benzoporphyrin derivative

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Blurred vision or other change in vision

Less common

Decrease in vision, may be severe; dizziness; dull nervousness; eye pain; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; itching, redness, or other irritation of eye; pale skin; pounding in the ears; troubled breathing on exertion; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away after treatment as your body eliminates the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.

More common

Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of skin, feeling of pressure, infection, itching, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, and/or warmth at the injection site; headache

Less common

Back pain (during infusion of verteporfin); chills; cloudy urine; constipation; cough; decreased hearing; decreased sensitivity to touch; diarrhea; difficult or painful urination; difficulty in moving; double vision; dry eyes; feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings; fever; general feeling of discomfort or illness; hoarseness; increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight; joint pain; light headedness; loss of appetite; loss of strength or energy; muscle pain or stiffness; nausea; pain, swelling, or redness in joints; pelvic discomfort; redness or other discoloration of skin; runny nose; severe sunburn; shivering; skin rash; sore throat; sweating; tearing; tender, swollen glands in neck; throat congestion; trouble in sleeping; trouble in swallowing; trouble sleeping; varicose veins; voice changes; vomiting

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.