Which species have cited Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) dosing data?

Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Cockatiel.

Is Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) a controlled substance?

Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics)

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) is dosed at 3 mg/kg IV not stated in cockatiels, per 783. Rosenthal K, Duda L, Ivey ES, et al. A report of photodynamic therapy for squamous cell carcinoma in a cockatiel. Proc Annu Conf Avian Vet; 2001:175-176. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.483 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.13 (Oncologic Agents and Radiation Therapy Used in Birds). Verify against current literature before clinical use.

Drug Class

Uncategorized

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Indications

Photodynamic therapy (squamous cell carcinoma)

Species with Porfimer sodium (Photofrin, QLT PhotoTherapeutics) dosing data (1 dose rule)

Cockatiel

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· 783. Rosenthal K, Duda L, Ivey ES, et al. A report of photodynamic therapy for squamous cell carcinoma in a cockatiel. Proc Annu Conf Avian Vet; 2001:175-176. — Source: Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.483 — Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary 6th ed, Table 5.13 (Oncologic Agents and Radiation Therapy Used in Birds).

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