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J9600 Porfimer sodium injection

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Also known as: porfimer sodium, Photofrin

Injection of porfimer sodium, a photosensitizing porphyrin derivative. Used for photodynamic therapy in advanced cancer.

Clinical Context

Used for obstructing esophageal and endobronchial cancers via photodynamic therapy. Activated by red light to produce singlet oxygen.

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Specialties

OncologyGastroenterologyPulmonology

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