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Methoxsalen Soft-Gelatin Capsules and Photosensitivity states

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

Check result:

Methoxsalen Soft-Gelatin Capsules <> Photosensitivity states

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 with ultraviolet radiation is contraindicated in patients with a history of photosensitive disease states. Methoxsalen is a potent photosensitizer that can induce severe burns and marked hyperpigmentation and aging of skin in susceptible patients or when used improperly. Diseases associated with photosensitivity include lupus erythematosus, porphyria cutanea tarda, erythropoietic protoporphyria, variegate porphyria, xeroderma pigmentosum, and albinism.

References:

"Product Information. Oxsoralen (methoxsalen)." ICN Pharmaceuticals Inc, Costa Mesa, CA.
"Product Information. Oxsoralen Lotion (methoxsalen topical)." ICN Pharmaceuticals, 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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