Visudyne Vial Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Change In Vision
- A Decrease In Sharpness Of Vision Called Reduced Visual Acuity
- Blurred Vision
- Changes In The Visual Field
- Visual Sensitivity To Light
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Headache
- Reactions At The Site Of The Injection
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Anemia
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Bleeding In The Eye
- Clouding Of The Lens Of The Eye Called Cataracts
- High Blood Pressure
- Inflammation Of The Eyelid
- Pink Eye
- Pneumonia
- Poor Vision
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Sleep Disorder
- A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
- Backache
- Constipation
- Cough
- Double Vision
- Dry Eye
- Elevation Of Proteins In The Urine
- Enlarged Prostate
- Enlarged Superficial Veins
- Fever
- Flu-Like Symptoms
- Generalized Weakness
- Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
- Joint Pain
- Muscle Weakness
- Nausea
- Numbness
- Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
- Throat Irritation
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Hypersensitivity Reaction To A Drug
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- Chest Pain
- Damage To The Skin And Tissue Around The Injection Site
- Detachment Of The Retina Of The Eye
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Tear Of Retinal Pigment Epithelium
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Hearing Loss
- Pain In The Muscles Or Bones
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