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Levulan and Porphyria

Result of checking the interaction of drug Levulan and disease Porphyria for safety when used together.

Check result:

Levulan <> Porphyria

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:

Photoactivation following topical application of aminolevulinic acid topical gel occurs when aminolevulinic acid (prodrug) is metabolized to protoporphyrin IX, a photoactive compound which accumulates in the skin. Therapy with aminolevulinic acid topical gel increases photosensitivity and it may cause uncontrolled phototoxic effects. Its use in contraindicated in patients with porphyria or photodermatoses.

Levulan

Generic Name: aminolevulinic acid topical

Brand Name: Ameluz, Levulan Kerastick

Synonyms: Levulan Kerastick (topical), Levulan Kerastick

What is Levulan?