Photofrin and hypotension 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 #4991505-3
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 17, 2006. Female patient, 46 years of age, was diagnosed with metastases to pleura, non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, acute respiratory distress syndrome, coagulopathy, hyperglycaemia, hypotension, liver function test abnormal, multi-organ failure, renal failure. Photofrin dosage: 2 MG/KG, IV. Patient died.

Photofrin Side Effects Report #4991507-7
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Apr 17, 2006. Female patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with metastases to pleura, non-small cell lung cancer and was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acidosis, activated partial thromboplastin time prolonged, adrenal insufficiency, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, coagulopathy, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hyperglycaemia, hypotension, hypothermia . Photofrin dosage: 2 MG/KG, IV. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died.

Photofrin Side Effects Report #5528525-6
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on Nov 07, 2007. Female patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with malignant hepatobiliary neoplasm and was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: blood bilirubin increased, hypotension, sepsis . Photofrin dosage: 106MG. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.


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 #4807561-9
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Oct 11, 2005. Female patient, 68 years of age, was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: atrial fibrillation , dyspnoea, haemoglobin decreased, haemothorax, hypotension, pneumonia aspiration, post procedural complication, sepsis . Photofrin dosage: 90 MG IV. 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.