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Does PORFIMER Cause Respiratory failure? 6 Reports in FDA Database

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According to the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), 6 reports of Respiratory failure have been filed in association with PORFIMER (Photofrin). This represents 4.5% of all adverse event reports for PORFIMER.

6
Reports of Respiratory failure with PORFIMER
4.5%
of all PORFIMER reports
3
Deaths
5
Hospitalizations

How Dangerous Is Respiratory failure From PORFIMER?

Of the 6 reports, 3 (50.0%) resulted in death, 5 (83.3%) required hospitalization, and 2 (33.3%) were considered life-threatening.

Is Respiratory failure Listed in the Official Label?

Yes, Respiratory failure is listed as a known adverse reaction in the official FDA drug label for PORFIMER.

What Other Side Effects Does PORFIMER Cause?

Off label use (15) Dyspnoea (13) Oesophageal stenosis (13) Cholangitis (12) Hypotension (9) Nausea (8) Oedema peripheral (8) Photosensitivity reaction (8) Pyrexia (8) Swelling face (8)

What Other Drugs Cause Respiratory failure?

PREDNISONE (2,299) CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE (2,096) RITUXIMAB (1,838) TACROLIMUS (1,758) METHOTREXATE (1,685) DEXAMETHASONE (1,603) MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL (1,469) METHYLPREDNISOLONE (1,442) PREDNISOLONE (1,346) VINCRISTINE (1,120)

Which PORFIMER Alternatives Have Lower Respiratory failure Risk?

PORFIMER vs POSACONAZOLE PORFIMER vs POTASSIUM PORFIMER vs POTASSIUM, DIBASIC PORFIMER vs POTASSIUM IODIDE PORFIMER vs POTASSIUM, MONOBASIC

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PORFIMER Full Profile All Respiratory failure Reports All Drugs Causing Respiratory failure PORFIMER Demographics