Does verteporfin IV have side effects?
The following side effects are associated with verteporfin IV:
Common side effects of verteporfin IV:
| Visual Field Defect | Severe |
| Blurred Vision | Severe |
| Problems with Eyesight | Severe |
| Decrease in the Sharpness of Vision | Severe |
| Head Pain | Less Severe |
| Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site | Less Severe |
Infrequent side effects of verteporfin IV:
| Cataracts | Severe |
| Poor Vision | Severe |
| Pink Eye | Severe |
| Inflammation of the Eyelid | Severe |
| Eye Hemorrhage | Severe |
| High Blood Pressure | Severe |
| Atrial Fibrillation | Severe |
| Pneumonia | Severe |
| Abnormal Liver Function Tests | Severe |
| Anemia | Severe |
| Double Vision | Less Severe |
| Dry Eye | Less Severe |
| Hearing Problem | Less Severe |
| Enlarged Superficial Veins | Less Severe |
| Throat Irritation | Less Severe |
| Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements | Less Severe |
| Enlarged Prostate | Less Severe |
| Sun-Sensitive Skin | Less Severe |
| Eczema | Less Severe |
| Joint Pain | Less Severe |
| Backache | Less Severe |
| Muscle Weakness | Less Severe |
| Sensation of Spinning or Whirling | Less Severe |
| Sleep Disorder | Less Severe |
| Fever | Less Severe |
| Flu-Like Symptoms | Less Severe |
| Numbness | Less Severe |
| Cough | Less Severe |
| Feel Like Throwing Up | Less Severe |
| Elevation of Proteins in the Urine | Less Severe |
| Feeling Weak | Less Severe |
Rare side effects of verteporfin IV:
| Tear of the Retina of the Eye | Severe |
| Detachment of the Retina of the Eye | Severe |
| Chest Pain | Severe |
| Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug | Severe |
| Decreased White Blood Cells | Severe |
| Muscle Pain | Less Severe |
