Visudyne Injection

Written By Dr. Betina Chandolia, MDS, BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology

Last updated on 11 Nov 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)

Visudyne Injection is used to treat eye conditions such as wet form of macular degeneration.

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Verteporfin (15mg)

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Novartis India Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Visudyne Injection is administered under the supervision of healthcare professionals. Do not self administer this injection. Inform your doctor before taking this injection, if you have any known allergy to it. The common side effects include injection site reaction (pain, swelling, redness) and visual disturbances.

However, if you experience these side effects for a longer duration or any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, please inform your doctor. Caution is advised for driving after administration of this injection, as side effects may cause difficulty for eyes to concentrate and react.

Uses of Visudyne Powder for Injection

Wet age-related macular degeneration

Side effects of Visudyne Powder for Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Visudyne

Eye itching
Cataract
High blood pressure
Injection site reaction
Visual disturbance
Conjunctivitis
Eyelid inflammation
Decreased vision
Photosensitivity
Weakness
Fever
Flu-like symptoms
Eczema
Gastrointestinal cancer
Constipation
Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
Abnormal liver function tests
Albumin in urine
Joint pain
Sleep disorder
Cough
Double vision
Hearing impairment
Benign prostatic hyperplasia

How to use Visudyne Powder for Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Visudyne Powder for Injection works

Visudyne Injection accumulates in the abnormal blood vessels and, when stimulated by non-thermal red light in the presence of oxygen, produces highly reactive short-lived singlet oxygen and other reactive oxygen radicals, resulting in local damage to the endothelium and blockage of the vessels.

Quick tips

Visudyne Injection is used for the treatment of eye diseases caused by diabetes, macular degeneration and macular swelling.
It is administered directly into the eyeball by an eye specialist.
It may cause temporary visual disturbances. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Visudyne Injection affects you.
Inform your doctor if you experience increased eye pain and redness, blurred or decreased vision, or increased sensitivity to light.
Visudyne Injection is used for the treatment of eye diseases caused by diabetes, macular degeneration and macular swelling.
It is administered directly into the eyeball by an eye specialist.
It may cause temporary visual disturbances. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Visudyne Injection affects you.
Inform your doctor if you experience increased eye pain and redness, blurred or decreased vision, or increased sensitivity to light.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Visudyne Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Visudyne Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Visudyne Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Visudyne Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
It may cause visual disturbances such as abnormal vision, vision decrease, or visual field defects that may interfere with your ability to drive or use machines.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Visudyne Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Visudyne Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Visudyne Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzoporphyrin Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) inhibitor for AMD

References

Verteporfin [FDA Label]. Rochester, MI: JHP Pharmaceuticals LLC; 2012. [Accessed 06 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from:
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1471-72.

Patient concerns

Sir, is surgery necessary in the initial stages of macular degeneration or it can be cured with medicines

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

What kind of surgery. Macular degeneration can't be cured.Share pic of your prescription

Macular degeneration in left eye

Dr. Richa Jain

Ophthalmology

Get Oct done. n visit

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Name: Novartis India Ltd
Address: Sandoz House, Shiv Sagar Estate, Worli Mumbai -400 018, India

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Country of origin: India

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Visudyne Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Visudyne Powder for Injection

Side effects of Visudyne Powder for Injection

How to use Visudyne Powder for Injection

How Visudyne Powder for Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

Sir, is surgery necessary in the initial stages of macular degeneration or it can be cured with medicines

Macular degeneration in left eye

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