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Medicines verteporfinQuestion & answer

verteporfin · Medicine question

Is verteporfin contraindicated in patients with porphyria?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Yes, verteporfin is contraindicated in patients with porphyria.

Sources for this answer

Visudyne 15 mg powder for solution for infusionNeon Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 1Document updated 20 March 2024

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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