porfimer

porfimer /por·fi·mer/ (por´fĭ-mer″) a light-activated antineoplastic related to porphyrin; used as the sodium salt in the treatment of esophageal and non.

porfimer,

a miscellaneous antineoplastic.

indications It is used to treat completely obstructing esophageal cancer and endobronchial non-small cell lung cancer.

contraindications Factors that prohibit the use of this drug include porphyria, porphyrin allergy (porfimer), tracheoesophageal or bronchoesophageal fistula, and major blood vessels with eroding tumors.

adverse effects Life-threatening effects of this drug are cardiac failure, pleural effusion, and tracheoesophageal fistula. Other adverse effects are pneumonia, dyspnea, respiratory insufficiency, dehydration, weight decrease, anemia, photosensitivity reaction, urinary tract infection, and moniliasis. Common side effects include hypotension, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, tachycardia, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, dysphagia, eructation, esophageal edema and/or bleeding, hematemesis, melena, nausea, vomiting, anorexia, anxiety, confusion, and insomnia.

porfimer [por´fĭ-mer″]

a light-activated antineoplastic agent related to porphyrin, used as the sodium salt in the treatment of esophageal carcinoma and non–small cell lung carcinoma; administered intravenously.

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Background: Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and endoscopic ablation with porfimer sodium photodynamic therapy (PDT) have recently been combined to improve the accuracy of histologic staging and remove superficial carcinomas.

Photodynamic therapy and endoscopic mucosal resection for Barrett's ... by Woodward, Timothy A. / Southern Medical Journal

In the modeled scenario showing 50% recovery of unbilled drug, the greatest net margin gain of $26 was noted for J9600, porfimer sodium (Photofrin(R)) 75 mg, with an allowed drug reimbursement (for Q3'05) of $2,150.

Profits Unlikely for Vendors to Medicare's Competitive Acquisition ... by Business Wire

The approved drug, porfimer sodium (Photofrin(R), Axcan Pharmaceuticals), was effective in Phase III clinical trials, but was associated with skin photosensitivity for up to 4 to 6 weeks, and strictures resulting in the need for repeated esophageal dilatation in 38% of the patients.

DUSA Signs Clinical Trial Agreement With The National Cancer ... by Business Wire