Photofrin and dysphagia Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Photofrin Side Effects Report #4804020-4
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 04, 2005. Male patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma recurrent and was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysphagia, extradural abscess, fistula , odynophagia, oesophageal disorder, quadriplegia. Photofrin dosage: 2 MG/KG IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Photofrin Side Effects Report #4804019-8
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Oct 04, 2005. Male patient, 64 years of age, was diagnosed with oesophageal squamous cell carcinoma recurrent and was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dysphagia, productive cough, tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Photofrin dosage: 2 MG/KG IV. Patient recovered.

Photofrin Side Effects Report #4547072-1
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Dec 20, 2004. Female patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma, barrett's oesophagus and was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: adenocarcinoma, chest pain , dehydration, diarrhoea, dysphagia, gastritis, gastrointestinal mucosal disorder, hiatus hernia, insomnia. Photofrin dosage: MG. During the same period patient was treated with BETAPACE, DIOVAN, NORVASC, PRANDIN, REGLAN, KLONOPIN, ASPIRIN. Patient died.