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Methoxsalen Soft-Gelatin Capsules and Aphakia

Result of checking the interaction of drug Methoxsalen Soft-Gelatin Capsules and disease Aphakia for safety when used together.

Check result:
Methoxsalen Soft-Gelatin Capsules <> Aphakia
Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of methoxsalen (a psoralen) with ultraviolet radiation (UVA) is contraindicated in patients with aphakia. The potential for retinal damage with PUVA (psoralen and UVA photochemotherapy) may be increased due to the absence of lenses.

References:
  • "Product Information. Oxsoralen (methoxsalen)." ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc, Costa Mesa, CA.
Methoxsalen Soft-Gelatin Capsules

Generic Name: methoxsalen

Brand Name: 8-Mop, Oxsoralen-Ultra, Uvadex

Synonyms: Methoxsalen, Methoxsalen (Systemic)

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