Tetracon and Visudyne

In the database of official manuals used in the service creation an interaction registered by statistical results of studies was found, which can either lead to negative consequences for the patient health or strengthen a mutual positive effect. A doctor should be consulted to address the issue of joint drug administration.

Using tetracycline together with verteporfin may cause an increase in photosensitivity reactions, which could cause your skin to burn. You should be advised to avoid exposure to sunlight or bright indoor light for 5 days after administration of verteporfin. Contact your doctor if your condition worsens. You may need a dose adjustment or special test to safely use both medications. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

MONITOR: Concomitant use of verteporfin with other known photosensitizing agents may increase the risk of photosensitivity reactions. Medicinal products with known phototoxic or photoallergic potential include fluoroquinolones, phenothiazines, retinoids, sulfonamides, sulfonylureas, tetracyclines, thiazide diuretics, griseofulvin, and hypericin extracts (e.g., St John's Wort).

MANAGEMENT: Caution is advised and pharmacologic response to photodynamic therapy should be carefully monitored if concomitant use of other photosensitizing agents cannot be avoided. Patients should be advised to avoid exposure of skin or eyes to sunlight or bright indoor lights (e.g., examination lamps, operating room lamps, tanning beds, lights at close proximity) for 5 days after administration of verteporfin.

Tetracon

Generic Name: tetracycline

Brand name: Ala-Tet, Brodspec, Panmycin, Sumycin, Tetracap, Tetracon, Robitet 500, Emtet-500

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Tetracon?

Visudyne

Generic Name: verteporfin

Brand name: Visudyne

Synonyms: n.a.

What is Visudyne?