Photofrin and bradycardia Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Photofrin Side Effects Report #5020849-4
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on May 25, 2006. Male patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma malignant and was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, anaemia, bacterial sepsis, bradycardia, fluid overload, hepatic failure, hypotension, metabolic acidosis. Photofrin dosage: 2.5 MG/KG IV. During the same period patient was treated with LOPRESSOR, ASPIRIN. Patient died on 08/16/1997.

Photofrin Side Effects Report #6119775-9
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 25, 2009. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with barrett's oesophagus and was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrioventricular block first degree, bradycardia, dizziness , hypotension, infusion related reaction, syncope. Photofrin dosage: 2 MG/KG (165 MG) IV ONE INJECTION. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM, METFORMIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Photofrin Side Effects Report #6097272-7
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Feb 12, 2009. Male patient was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: bradycardia, hypotension, infusion related reaction, syncope. Photofrin dosage: 2 MG/KG IV. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.