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Visudyne is a medication used in photodynamic therapy to treat certain eye conditions such as macular degeneration, pathologic myopia, and ocular histoplasmosis with classic subfoveal choroidal neovascularization. It is used to help prevent decreased vision and blindness. It contains the active substance verteporfin.
Verteporfin is injected into the bloodstream and then activated by a low-level laser light to stop the leakage of blood vessels in the eye. After you have received the injection of verteporfin, your doctor will use laser light treatment on the affected eye. The laser light will change the drug to a form that works by damaging only those cells that cause the serious eye problem.
Visudyne treatment involves a two-step process. Firstly, the medication is administered to the patient through an intravenous infusion, lasting approximately 10 minutes. The dose is calculated based on the patient’s body surface area, which is determined using their height and weight. The second step of the process is the activation of Visudyne in the eye using a laser beam, which occurs 15 minutes after the start of the infusion. The laser will be directed into your eye for about 83 seconds. The other eye can also be treated with a laser if needed. The treatment can be repeated every three months if required.
During the laser treatment, you may experience some discomfort or pain in your eye. Your doctor may give you anesthetic eye drops to help minimize any discomfort. After the treatment, you will need to avoid exposure to bright light for at least 48 hours, as the Visudyne may make your eyes more sensitive to light.
To avoid Visudyne from leaking out of the vein while it is being infused, take precautions. If there is any sign of extravasation (leaking), the injection should be immediately stopped, and a cold pack/compress should be applied to the affected area. The area should be protected from light until swelling and discoloration resolve.
Visudyne (Verteporfin) is available in the following forms and strength:
The long-term effects of Visudyne treatment are not fully known, but some patients may experience changes in vision, sensitivity to light, and other side effects. Your doctor will monitor your condition and adjust your treatment plan as needed.
The number of Visudyne treatments needed depends on the individual patient’s response to the treatment and the severity of their condition. Your doctor will work with you to develop a treatment plan that is right for you.
No, Visudyne is specifically approved for the treatment of the “wet” type of age-related macular degeneration. It is not effective for the “dry” type of macular degeneration.
The effects of Visudyne treatment may be seen in as little as one week, but it may take several months to see the full effects of the treatment.
| Generic name: | verteporfin |
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| Formulation: | IV Infusion |
| Strength(s): | 15mg |
| Quantities Available: | 1vial |
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