Verteporfin (Systemic)
Brand Names : Visudyne, benzoporphyrin derivative
Precautions After Receiving This MedicineFor 5 days after you receive an injection of verteporfin, your eyes will
be extra sensitive to light, including sunlight and bright indoor lights.
Certain types of sunglasses can help protect your eyes during this time. Check with your doctor about which sunglasses to use
.
For 5 days after you receive an injection of verteporfin, your skin will
be extra sensitive to sunlight and to very bright indoor lights, such as tanning
lamps, bright halogen lighting and lights in dental offices or operating rooms. Do not expose your skin to direct sunlight or to bright indoor
lights during this time
. Sunscreens will not
protect your skin from a severe reaction to light (blistering, burning, and
swelling of the skin). However, exposure to normal amounts of indoor light
(for example, daylight or light from lamps with shades) will help clear up
the verteporfin remaining in your skin. Therefore, do
not protect your skin from normal amounts of indoor light
. If you have
any questions about whether the light in your home is too bright, check with
your doctor or nurse. If you do have a severe reaction
to light, call your doctor immediately.
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