Photofrin and pulmonary embolism Patient Reports February 11, 2012

Photofrin Side Effects Report #4880327-X
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Jan 06, 2006. Male patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with sarcomatosis and was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, fluid overload, pulmonary embolism . Photofrin dosage: 2.5 MG/KG IV. Patient recovered.

Photofrin Side Effects Report #4801859-6
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Sept 15, 2005. Female patient was diagnosed with sarcomatosis and was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: acute respiratory distress syndrome, fluid overload, post procedural complication, pulmonary embolism . Photofrin dosage: 2.5 MG/KG IV/BETWEEN MAY 97 + DEC 98. Patient recovered.

Photofrin Side Effects Report #5191986-9
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from CANADA on Dec 04, 2006. Female patient was diagnosed with brain neoplasm and was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: post procedural complication, pulmonary embolism . Photofrin dosage: 2MG/KG, INTRAVENOUS, 1 ADMINISTRATION. Patient died.

Photofrin Side Effects Report #5392976-3
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 09, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , pulmonary embolism . Photofrin dosage: 2MG/KG; IV. Patient died.


Photofrin Side Effects Report #4998390-4
Photofrin side effect was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Apr 25, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, was treated with Photofrin. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: cardiac arrest , hypertension, pulmonary embolism , pulmonary haemorrhage, pulmonary infarction, respiratory distress. Photofrin dosage: 2MG/KG IV. Patient died on 05/11/1999.