Verteporfin and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with verteporfin.
Alcohol (Ethanol) Verteporfin
Moderate Drug Interaction
Using ethanol together with verteporfin may decrease the effects of verteporfin. Contact your doctor if your condition changes. If your doctor does prescribe these medications together, 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.
Verteporfin drug interactions
There are 250 drug interactions with verteporfin.
Verteporfin disease interactions
There are 2 disease interactions with verteporfin which include:
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Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
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