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Photofrin
At a glance
| Generic name | Photofrin |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Photofrin (Axcan Pharma Inc., Mount-Saint-Hilaire, Canada), Porfimer Sodium, Photofrin,photosensiter,dye |
| Sponsor | Samsung Medical Center |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Oncology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Approved indications
- Endoscopic Photodynamic Ablation Adjunct for Cancer or High Grade Dysplasia
- High Grade Dysplasia associated with Barrett's Esophagus
- Malignant tumor of esophagus
- Non-small cell lung cancer
Common side effects
- Photosensitivity reactions
- Photosensitivity reactions
- Mild constipation
- Erythema
- Swelling
- Pruritus
- Burning sensation
- Feeling hot
- Blisters
- Increased hair growth
- Skin discoloration
- Skin nodule
Serious adverse events
- Esophageal perforation
- Esophageal edema
- Atrial fibrillation
- Anemia
- Gastric ulcer
- Ileus
- Peritonitis
- Sepsis
- Cataracts
- Fluid imbalance
Key clinical trials
- Light Dosimetry for Photodynamic Therapy With Porfimer Sodium in Treating Participants With Malignant Mesothelioma or Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With Pleural Disease Undergoing Surgery (PHASE1)
- Intrapleural Photodynamic Therapy in a Multimodal Treatment for Patients With Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (PHASE2)
- Photodynamic Therapy to Amplify the Response to Immunotherapy in Patients With Non-small Cell Lung Cancer With Pleural Disease (PHASE1)
- Phase II Trial of Radical Pleurectomy With or Without Intraoperative PDT for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (PHASE2)
- Endobronchial Ultrasound Guided Interstitial Photodynamic Therapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced Lung Cancer (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- Porfimer Sodium Interstitial Photodynamic Therapy With or Without Standard of Care Chemotherapy in Treating Patients With Locally Advanced or Recurrent Head and Neck Cancer (PHASE1)
- Afamelanotide as Adjunctive Therapy in Patients Undergoing Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) Utilising Porfimer Sodium (PHASE2)
- Novel Light Delivery Methods for Lung Cancer Photodynamic Therapy - A Pilot Study (EARLY_PHASE1)
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
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- Photofrin CI brief — competitive landscape report
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- Samsung Medical Center portfolio CI