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Porfimer Sodium

Generic Name
Porfimer Sodium
Brand Names
Photofrin
Drug Type
Small Molecule
CAS Number
87806-31-3
Unique Ingredient Identifier
Y3834SIK5F

Overview

The purified component of hematoporphyrin derivative, it consists of a mixture of oligomeric porphyrins. It is used in photodynamic therapy (hematoporphyrin photoradiation); to treat malignant lesions with visible light and experimentally as an antiviral agent. It is the first drug to be approved in the use of photodynamic therapy in the United States.

Background

The purified component of hematoporphyrin derivative, it consists of a mixture of oligomeric porphyrins. It is used in photodynamic therapy (hematoporphyrin photoradiation); to treat malignant lesions with visible light and experimentally as an antiviral agent. It is the first drug to be approved in the use of photodynamic therapy in the United States.

Indication

临床上用于对不能用手术及其他根治疗法的肺、子宫颈癌或需非手术治疗的患者,在内镜下能观察到病灶的全貌、可能进行激光照射的下列疾病:早期肺癌(0期或Ⅰ期)、浅表性食管癌、浅表性早期胃癌、宫颈癌初期及发育异常。

Associated Conditions

  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Completely obstructive Non-small cell lung cancer
  • Microinvasive endobrachial Non-small cell lung cancer
  • Partially obstructive Non-small cell lung cancer

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2021/04/08
Phase 1
Suspended
2021/02/15
Early Phase 1
UNKNOWN
Taoyuan General Hospital
2018/11/08
Phase 1
Terminated
2018/11/01
Phase 1
Terminated
2018/09/19
Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
2017/11/17
Phase 1
Completed
2016/09/27
Phase 1
Completed
2014/06/03
Phase 2
Active, not recruiting
2014/04/08
Not Applicable
Withdrawn
2014/02/21
Phase 2
Terminated

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Pinnacle Biologics, Inc.
76128-155
INTRAVENOUS
75 mg in 31.8 mL
8/15/2023

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TGA Drug Approvals

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