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Hematoporphyrin Derivative
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Definition
: A complex mixture of monomeric and aggregated porphyrins used in the photodynamic therapy of tumors (HEMATOPORPHYRIN PHOTORADIATION). A purified component of this mixture is known as DIHEMATOPORPHYRIN ETHER.
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Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents
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Photosensitizing Agents
See Also
Hematoporphyrin Photoradiation
Examples
Dihematoporphyrin Ether
Other names
Hematoporphyrin D; YHPD, Hematoporphyrin; WR-
246310; Photofrin I; Hematoporphyrin YHPD
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technetium Tc 99m hematoporphyrin derivative
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*Organotechnetium Compounds
*Hematoporphyrin Derivative.
Int J Nucl Med Biol 1983;10(4):211