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6917744-X | Gastrointestinal Necrosis, Oesophageal Stenosis, Oesophagitis Ulcerative, Pneumonia Aspiration, Tracheo-oesophageal Fistula
on Jul 30, 2010 Male patient from FRANCE , 60 years of age, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma recurrent and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: gastrointestinal necrosis, oesophageal stenosis, oesophagitis ulcerative, pneumonia aspiration, tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Photofrin dosage: 2 Mg/m2 Iv.

6884674-1 | Oesophageal Stenosis, Post Procedural Haemorrhage
Patient was taking Photofrin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: oesophageal stenosis, post procedural haemorrhage on Jul 15, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 60 years of age, weighting 198.4 lb, was diagnosed with barrett's oesophagus and. Photofrin dosage: Intravenous. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX (View Plavix Review and Plavix Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), LISINOPRIL (View Lisinopril Review and Lisinopril Label ), LIPITOR (View Lipitor Review and Lipitor Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6878143-2 | Pharyngeal Haemorrhage, Procedural Complication
Adverse event was reported on Jun 16, 2009 by a Male patient taking Photofrin (View Usage) (Dosage: ) was diagnosed with lip and/or oral cavity cancer and. Location: UNITED STATES , 67 years of age, After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: pharyngeal haemorrhage, procedural complication. During the same period patient was treated with CAPTOPRIL (View Captopril Review and Captopril Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6764329-4 | Atrioventricular Block First Degree, Bradycardia, Hypotension, Syncope
on May 28, 2010 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 62 years of age, was diagnosed with barrett's oesophagus, oesophageal dysplasia and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: atrioventricular block first degree, bradycardia, hypotension, syncope. Photofrin dosage: 2 Mg/kg (165 Mg); Iv One Injection. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM TRIHYDRATE AND ESOMEPRAZOLE SODIUM) (View Nexium (esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate And Esomeprazole Sodium) Review and Nexium (esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate And Esomeprazole Sodium) Label ), METFORMIN HCL (View Metformin Hcl Review and Metformin Hcl Label ). Patient was hospitalized.


6761538-5 | Bronchial Obstruction, Disease Progression, Pulmonary Function Test Decreased
on May 27, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 56 years of age, was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer stage iiib and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: bronchial obstruction, disease progression, pulmonary function test decreased. Photofrin dosage: 2 Mg/kg Body Weight, Single, Intravenous.

6759389-0 | Oesophageal Stenosis, Post Procedural Haemorrhage
Patient was taking Photofrin (View Usage). After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: oesophageal stenosis, post procedural haemorrhage on May 20, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 60 years of age, was diagnosed with barrett's oesophagus and. Photofrin dosage: , Intravenous. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX /01220701/ (CLOPIDOGREL) (View Plavix /01220701/ (clopidogrel) Review and Plavix /01220701/ (clopidogrel) Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), LISINOPRIL (View Lisinopril Review and Lisinopril Label ), LIPITOR (View Lipitor Review and Lipitor Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6717601-8 | Sunburn
Adverse event was reported on May 07, 2010 by a Male patient taking Photofrin (View Usage) (Dosage: 2 Mg/kg 1 Dose Iv Bolus) was diagnosed with lung neoplasm malignant and. Location: UNITED STATES , 63 years of age, weighting 308.6 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: sunburn.

6579312-1 | Metastatic Neoplasm, Neoplasm Recurrence, Off Label Use, Oral Cavity Fistula, Squamous Cell Carcinoma
on Jan 25, 2010 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 70 years of age, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: metastatic neoplasm, neoplasm recurrence, off label use, oral cavity fistula, squamous cell carcinoma. Photofrin dosage: 2 Mg/kg Body Weight.

6579302-9 | Pneumonia Aspiration
on Jan 25, 2010 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 73 years of age, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: pneumonia aspiration. Photofrin dosage: 2 Mg/kg Body Weight.

6579301-7 | Acute Respiratory Failure
Patient was taking Photofrin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: acute respiratory failure on Jan 25, 2010 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 76 years of age, was diagnosed with lip and/or oral cavity cancer and. Photofrin dosage: 2 Mg/kg Body Weight.

6366220-4 | Angle Closure Glaucoma, Cholangitis
Adverse event was reported on Sep 02, 2009 by a Female patient taking Photofrin (View Usage) (Dosage: 131mg Iv 1 Treatment) was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and. Location: UNITED KINGDOM , 69 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: angle closure glaucoma, cholangitis. Patient was hospitalized.

6273981-1 | Abdominal Distension, Pyrexia, Vomiting
on Jul 06, 2009 Male patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 64 years of age, was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: abdominal distension, pyrexia, vomiting. Photofrin dosage: 117.5mg Iv. Patient was hospitalized.

6255542-3 | Anaphylactic Reaction, Haemodynamic Instability
on Jun 19, 2009 Female patient from KOREA, REPUBLIC OF , 64 years of age, was diagnosed with metastasis and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: anaphylactic reaction, haemodynamic instability. Photofrin dosage: 120 Mg, Iv; 120mg Iv. During the same period patient was treated with RANITIDINE (View Ranitidine Review and Ranitidine Label ), NAPROXEN (View Naproxen Review and Naproxen Label ), URSODIOL (View Ursodiol Review and Ursodiol Label ), ROWAHOL (MENTHOL, MENTHRONE, BORNEOL, CAMPHENE + CINEOL) (View Rowahol (menthol, Menthrone, Borneol, Camphene + Cineol) Review and Rowahol (menthol, Menthrone, Borneol, Camphene + Cineol) Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6253724-8 | Cardiac Arrest, Coma, Dehydration, Malnutrition, Pain, Respiratory Arrest
Patient was taking Photofrin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: cardiac arrest (What is cardiac arrest?), coma, dehydration, malnutrition, pain (What is pain?), respiratory arrest on Jun 16, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , 73 years of age, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and. Photofrin dosage: 96.54mg, Iv, One Dose.

6234259-5 | Abdominal Distension, Pyrexia, Vomiting
Adverse event was reported on Jun 01, 2009 by a Male patient taking Photofrin (View Usage) (Dosage: 117.5 Mg, Iv) was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and. Location: UNITED KINGDOM , 64 years of age, After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: abdominal distension, pyrexia, vomiting. Patient was hospitalized.

6186867-8 | Cardiac Arrest, Coma, Dehydration, Disease Recurrence, Malnutrition, Pain, Respiratory Arrest
on May 08, 2009 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 73 years of age, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: cardiac arrest (What is cardiac arrest?), coma, dehydration, disease recurrence, malnutrition, pain (What is pain?), respiratory arrest. Photofrin dosage: 96.54mg, Iv, One Dose.

6175491-9 | Blood Bilirubin Increased, Chills, Device Related Infection, Hypotension, Sepsis
on Apr 16, 2008 Female patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 66 years of age, was diagnosed with biliary neoplasm and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: blood bilirubin increased, chills, device related infection, hypotension, sepsis (What is sepsis?). Photofrin dosage: 106mg, Iv; 1 Administration. Patient was hospitalized.

6171823-6 | Cardio-respiratory Arrest
Patient was taking Photofrin (View Usage). After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: cardio-respiratory arrest on Apr 28, 2009 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Female patient , weighting 106.2 lb, . Photofrin dosage: 96.54mg Once Iv Bolus.

6165034-8 | Aspiration, Cardio-respiratory Arrest, Haemorrhage, Obstructive Airways Disorder, Off Label Use, Post Procedural Complication, Unresponsive To Stimuli
Adverse event was reported on Apr 21, 2009 by a Female patient taking Photofrin (View Usage) (Dosage: 96.54mg Once Iv Bolus) . Location: UNITED STATES , weighting 106.2 lb, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: aspiration, cardio-respiratory arrest, haemorrhage, obstructive airways disorder, off label use, post procedural complication, unresponsive to stimuli.

6159857-9 | Biliary Sepsis, Device Occlusion, Escherichia Sepsis, Malaise, Urinary Incontinence
on Mar 31, 2009 Female patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 68 years of age, was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: biliary sepsis, device occlusion, escherichia sepsis, malaise, urinary incontinence (What is urinary incontinence?). Photofrin dosage: 186j/cm; Iv, Light, 1 Administration. Patient was hospitalized.

6145516-5 | Pancreatitis
on Mar 25, 2009 Female patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 68 years of age, was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: pancreatitis. Photofrin dosage: Iv, 1 Dose. Patient was hospitalized.

6119775-9 | Atrioventricular Block First Degree, Bradycardia, Dizziness, Hypotension, Infusion Related Reaction, Syncope
Patient was taking Photofrin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: atrioventricular block first degree, bradycardia, dizziness (What is dizziness?), hypotension, infusion related reaction, syncope on Feb 25, 2009 from UNITED KINGDOM Additional patient health information: Male patient , 62 years of age, was diagnosed with barrett's oesophagus and. Photofrin dosage: 2 Mg/kg (165 Mg) Iv One Injection. During the same period patient was treated with NEXIUM (View Nexium Review and Nexium Label ), METFORMIN (View Metformin Review and Metformin Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

6027973-8 | Erosive Oesophagitis, Gastrointestinal Necrosis, Hypoxia, Odynophagia, Oesophageal Fistula, Pneumonia Aspiration
Adverse event was reported on Dec 16, 2008 by a Male patient taking Photofrin (View Usage) (Dosage: 2 Mg/m2 (one Course)) was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma recurrent and. Location: FRANCE , 60 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: erosive oesophagitis, gastrointestinal necrosis, hypoxia, odynophagia, oesophageal fistula, pneumonia aspiration.

5978640-8 | Feeling Abnormal, Pain In Extremity, Procedural Complication, Unevaluable Event, Vasoconstriction, Vein Pain
on Nov 11, 2008 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 67 years of age, weighting 100.0 lb, was diagnosed with cardiac disorder, lung disorder and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: feeling abnormal, pain in extremity, procedural complication, unevaluable event, vasoconstriction, vein pain. Photofrin dosage: 1 Adminstration , Iv. During the same period patient was treated with PREDNISONE TAB (View Prednisone Tab Review and Prednisone Tab Label ), FOLIC ACID (View Folic Acid Review and Folic Acid Label ), MULTI VITAMINS (View Multi-vitamins Review and Multi-vitamins Label ), TYLENOL (CAPLET) (View Tylenol (caplet) Review and Tylenol (caplet) Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5978048-5 | Biliary Tract Infection
on Nov 17, 2008 Female patient from UNITED KINGDOM , 68 years of age, was diagnosed with bile duct cancer and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: biliary tract infection. Photofrin dosage: . Patient was hospitalized.

5954821-4 | Off Label Use, Pancreatitis
Patient was taking Photofrin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: off label use, pancreatitis on Oct 31, 2008 from UNITED KINGDOM Additional patient health information: Female patient , 68 years of age, was diagnosed with malignant hepatobiliary neoplasm and. Photofrin dosage: Iv. Patient was hospitalized.

5767218-7 | Colonic Stenosis
Adverse event was reported on May 26, 2008 by a Female patient taking Photofrin (View Usage) (Dosage: ) . Location: FRANCE , 83 years of age, After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: colonic stenosis.

5642205-8 | Chest Pain, Dysphonia, Flatulence, Sunburn
on Feb 13, 2008 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 66 years of age, was diagnosed with dysplasia and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: chest pain (What is chest pain?), dysphonia, flatulence, sunburn. Photofrin dosage: 152 Mg,1x,iv. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN (ASA) (ENTERIC COATED) (View Aspirin (asa) (enteric Coated) Review and Aspirin (asa) (enteric Coated) Label ), BISOPROLOL/HYDROCHLORATHIOZIDE (View Bisoprolol/hydrochlorathiozide Review and Bisoprolol/hydrochlorathiozide Label ), GABAPENTIN (View Gabapentin Review and Gabapentin Label ), NEXIUM (ESOMEPRAZOLE MAGNESIUM TRIHYDRATE) (View Nexium (esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate) Review and Nexium (esomeprazole Magnesium Trihydrate) Label ), REQUIP (View Requip Review and Requip Label ), ASCORBIC ACID (View Ascorbic Acid Review and Ascorbic Acid Label ), UROXATRAL (ALFUZOSIN HCL) (View Uroxatral (alfuzosin Hcl) Review and Uroxatral (alfuzosin Hcl) Label ), COENZYMEC (View Coenzymec Review and Coenzymec Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5637774-8 | Lobar Pneumonia, Pharyngolaryngeal Pain, Weight Decreased
on Feb 08, 2008 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 60 years of age, was diagnosed with epiglottic carcinoma and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: lobar pneumonia, pharyngolaryngeal pain, weight decreased. Photofrin dosage: 2 Mg/kg, 1 Dose, Iv. During the same period patient was treated with ZOLOFT (View Zoloft Review and Zoloft Label ), OMEPRAZOLE (View Omeprazole Review and Omeprazole Label ), DIVALPROEX SODIUM (View Divalproex Sodium Review and Divalproex Sodium Label ), TAMSULOSIN HCL (View Tamsulosin Hcl Review and Tamsulosin Hcl Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5594674-X | Leukaemia, Phlebitis
Patient was taking Photofrin (View Usage). After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: leukaemia, phlebitis on Feb 27, 2007 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 85 years of age, weighting 191.8 lb, was diagnosed with bladder cancer (What is bladder cancer?) and. Photofrin dosage: 130mg; 1 Dose; Iv. During the same period patient was treated with LISINOPRIL AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (View Lisinopril And Hydrochlorothiazide Review and Lisinopril And Hydrochlorothiazide Label ), PREVACID (View Prevacid Review and Prevacid Label ), PLAVIX (View Plavix Review and Plavix Label ), DETROL LA (View Detrol La Review and Detrol La Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ).

5594671-4 | Bladder Spasm
Adverse event was reported on Oct 16, 2007 by a Male patient taking Photofrin (View Usage) (Dosage: 143mg; 1 Dose; Iv) was diagnosed with bladder cancer (What is bladder cancer?) and. Location: UNITED STATES , 56 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: bladder spasm. During the same period patient was treated with PLAVIX (View Plavix Review and Plavix Label ), ASPIRIN (View Aspirin Review and Aspirin Label ), FLUOXETINE (View Fluoxetine Review and Fluoxetine Label ), METOPROLOL TARTRATE (View Metoprolol Tartrate Review and Metoprolol Tartrate Label ), FENOFIBRATE (View Fenofibrate Review and Fenofibrate Label ), VYTORIN (EZETIMIBE AND SIMVASTATIN) (View Vytorin (ezetimibe And Simvastatin) Review and Vytorin (ezetimibe And Simvastatin) Label ).

5549114-3 | Chest Pain, Dysphonia, Flatulence, Sunburn
on Nov 26, 2007 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 66 years of age, was diagnosed with dysplasia, pharyngeal disorder and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: chest pain (What is chest pain?), dysphonia, flatulence, sunburn. Photofrin dosage: 152 Mg, 1x, Iv. Patient was hospitalized.

5548389-4 | Facial Palsy, Glioblastoma Multiforme, Malignant Neoplasm Progression, Neoplasm Recurrence, Sensory Loss, Trigeminal Nerve Disorder
on Nov 22, 2007 Male patient from CANADA , 65 years of age, was diagnosed with glioma and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: facial palsy, glioblastoma multiforme, malignant neoplasm progression, neoplasm recurrence, sensory loss, trigeminal nerve disorder. Photofrin dosage: 2mg/kg Intravenous 1 Administration. During the same period patient was treated with INTRALIPIDR (LIPID SOLUTION) (View Intralipidr (lipid Solution) Review and Intralipidr (lipid Solution) Label ).

5528559-1 | Sepsis, Stent Occlusion
Patient was taking Photofrin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: sepsis (What is sepsis?), stent occlusion on Nov 07, 2007 from UNITED KINGDOM Additional patient health information: Female patient , 75 years of age, was diagnosed with malignant hepatobiliary neoplasm and. Photofrin dosage: Iv 1 Administration. Patient was hospitalized.

5528525-6 | Blood Bilirubin Increased, Hypotension, Sepsis
Adverse event was reported on Nov 07, 2007 by a Female patient taking Photofrin (View Usage) (Dosage: 106mg) was diagnosed with malignant hepatobiliary neoplasm and. Location: UNITED KINGDOM , 66 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: blood bilirubin increased, hypotension, sepsis (What is sepsis?). Patient was hospitalized.

5528524-4 | Facial Palsy, Sensory Loss
on Nov 08, 2007 Male patient from CANADA , 65 years of age, was diagnosed with glioma and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: facial palsy, sensory loss. Photofrin dosage: 2mg/kg. During the same period patient was treated with INTRALIPID R (LIPID SOLUTION) (View Intralipid R (lipid Solution) Review and Intralipid R (lipid Solution) Label ).

5528523-2 | Cranial Nerve Injury, Facial Palsy, Iatrogenic Injury
on Nov 08, 2007 Female patient from CANADA , 51 years of age, was diagnosed with disease recurrence, glioma and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: cranial nerve injury, facial palsy, iatrogenic injury. Photofrin dosage: 2mg/kg. During the same period patient was treated with INTRALIPID R (LIPID SOLUTION) (View Intralipid R (lipid Solution) Review and Intralipid R (lipid Solution) Label ).

5528522-0 | Trigeminal Neuralgia
Patient was taking Photofrin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: trigeminal neuralgia (What is trigeminal neuralgia?) on Nov 08, 2007 from CANADA Additional patient health information: Female patient , 64 years of age, was diagnosed with glioma and. Photofrin dosage: 2mg/kg Intravenous 1 Administration. During the same period patient was treated with INTRALIPIDR (LIPID SOLUTION) (View Intralipidr (lipid Solution) Review and Intralipidr (lipid Solution) Label ).

5491784-2 | Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Blood Alkaline Phosphatase Increased, Blood Bilirubin Increased, Fluid Overload, Gallbladder Enlargement, Haematuria, Haemodialysis, Haemoglobin Decreased
Adverse event was reported on Oct 05, 2007 by a Male patient taking Photofrin (View Usage) (Dosage: 142.2 Mg, 1 Dose, Iv) . Location: UNITED STATES , 59 years of age, After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: aspartate aminotransferase increased, blood alkaline phosphatase increased, blood bilirubin increased, fluid overload, gallbladder enlargement, haematuria, haemodialysis, haemoglobin decreased. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN (View Vancomycin Review and Vancomycin Label ), BUDIVACAINE (View Budivacaine Review and Budivacaine Label ), CEFEPIME (View Cefepime Review and Cefepime Label ), FLAGYL (View Flagyl Review and Flagyl Label ), ZANTAC (View Zantac Review and Zantac Label ), LOPRESOR (METOPROLOL) (View Lopresor (metoprolol) Review and Lopresor (metoprolol) Label ), LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (View Levothyroxine Sodium Review and Levothyroxine Sodium Label ), ZOFRAN (View Zofran Review and Zofran Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

5476812-2 | Blood Bilirubin Increased, Respiratory Distress, Transaminases Increased
on Sep 20, 2007 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 59 years of age, was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: blood bilirubin increased, respiratory distress, transaminases increased. Photofrin dosage: 142.2 Mg, 1 Dose, Iv. During the same period patient was treated with VANCOMYCIN (View Vancomycin Review and Vancomycin Label ), BUDIVACAINE (View Budivacaine Review and Budivacaine Label ), CEFEPINE (View Cefepine Review and Cefepine Label ), FLAGYL (View Flagyl Review and Flagyl Label ), ZANTAC (View Zantac Review and Zantac Label ), LOPRESOR (METOPROLOL) (View Lopresor (metoprolol) Review and Lopresor (metoprolol) Label ), LEVOTHYROXINE SODIUM (View Levothyroxine Sodium Review and Levothyroxine Sodium Label ), ZOFRAN (View Zofran Review and Zofran Label ).

5377757-9 | Bladder Disorder
on Jun 14, 2007 Female patient from TAIWAN, PROVINCE OF CHINA , 77 years of age, was diagnosed with bladder cancer (What is bladder cancer?) and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: bladder disorder. Photofrin dosage: 130 Mg, Intravenous/1 Administration.

5336088-3 | Oesophageal Stenosis
Patient was taking Photofrin (View Usage). After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: oesophageal stenosis on Dec 04, 2006 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 76 years of age, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and. Photofrin dosage: 2mg/kg; Iv 1 Administration.

5336087-1 | Oesophageal Stenosis
Adverse event was reported on Dec 04, 2006 by a Female patient taking Photofrin (View Usage) (Dosage: 2mg/kg, Iv) was diagnosed with barrett's oesophagus and. Location: UNITED STATES , 72 years of age, Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: oesophageal stenosis.

5336086-X | Oesophageal Stenosis
on Nov 22, 2006 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 75 years of age, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: oesophageal stenosis. Photofrin dosage: 2mg/kg, Iv.

5336085-8 | Oesophageal Stenosis
on Nov 22, 2006 Male patient from UNITED STATES , 75 years of age, was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: oesophageal stenosis. Photofrin dosage: 2mg/kg, Iv.

5336084-6 | Oesophageal Stenosis
Patient was taking Photofrin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: oesophageal stenosis on Nov 22, 2006 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 85 years of age, was diagnosed with barrett's oesophagus and. Photofrin dosage: 2mg/kg, Iv.

5336083-4 | Oesophageal Stenosis
Adverse event was reported on Nov 22, 2006 by a Female patient taking Photofrin (View Usage) (Dosage: 2mg/kg, Iv) was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma and. Location: UNITED STATES , 82 years of age, Patient had the following side effects: oesophageal stenosis.

5336081-0 | Oesophageal Stenosis, Recurrent Cancer
on Nov 22, 2006 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 77 years of age, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). After Photofrin was administered, patient had the following side effects: oesophageal stenosis, recurrent cancer. Photofrin dosage: 2mg/kg, Iv.

5336080-9 | Oesophageal Stenosis, Recurrent Cancer
on Nov 22, 2006 Female patient from UNITED STATES , 71 years of age, was diagnosed with oesophageal carcinoma and was treated with Photofrin (View Usage). Patient experienced the following unwanted or unexpected effects: oesophageal stenosis, recurrent cancer. Photofrin dosage: 2 Mg/kg, Iv.

5332121-3 | Anorexia, Blood Creatinine Increased, Dysuria, Fatigue, Micturition Urgency, Pollakiuria, Ureteric Obstruction, Ureteric Stenosis, Urinary Retention
Patient was taking Photofrin (View Usage). Patient had the following side effects: anorexia, blood creatinine increased, dysuria, fatigue, micturition urgency, pollakiuria, ureteric obstruction, ureteric stenosis, urinary retention on May 09, 2007 from UNITED STATES Additional patient health information: Male patient , 85 years of age, was diagnosed with bladder cancer (What is bladder cancer?) and. Photofrin dosage: 109 Mg Iv. During the same period patient was treated with LIPITOR (View Lipitor Review and Lipitor Label ), EZETIMIBE (View Ezetimibe Review and Ezetimibe Label ), AVAPRO (View Avapro Review and Avapro Label ), COREG (CARVEDILOL PHOSPHATE) (View Coreg (carvedilol Phosphate) Review and Coreg (carvedilol Phosphate) Label ). Patient was hospitalized.

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Photofrin Reactions
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Atrial FibrillationWhat is Atrial fibrillation?
Blood Bilirubin Increased
Bradycardia
Cardiac ArrestWhat is Cardiac arrest?
Chest PainWhat is Chest pain?
Coagulopathy
Dehydration
Dysphagia
Facial Palsy
Fatigue
Fluid Overload
Gastrointestinal Necrosis
Haemoglobin Decreased
Hypotension
Hypoxia
Mediastinitis
Multi-organ Failure
Oesophageal Perforation
Oesophageal Stenosis
Off Label Use
Oral Intake Reduced
PainWhat is Pain?
Pericardial Effusion
Pharyngolaryngeal Pain
Pneumonia Aspiration
Post Procedural Complication
Pyrexia
Recurrent Cancer
SepsisWhat is Sepsis?
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