Methoxsalen - Extracorporeal-Systemic
Brand Names
Uvadex
Methoxsalen *** Before Using *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
Fore Safe Use
Your family doctor
must check your progress at regular appointments to make sure this treat is
working and that it does not cause unwanted effects. You also must have
regular eye examinations.
This drug increases the sensitivity of your skin to sunlight and also
may cause premature aging of the skin. Therefore,
exposure
to the sun, even through window glass or on a cloudy day, could cause a serious
burn
. If you must go out during the daylight hours:
-
After each treat, cover your skin with protective
clothing for at least 24 hours
. In addition, use a sun block product
that has a skin protection factor - SPF of at least 15 on those areas of your
body that can't be covered. If you have any questions about this, check with
your health care professional.
For 24 hours after your methoxsalen treat,
your eyes must be protected during daylight hours with special wraparound
sunglasses that totally block or absorb ultraviolet light
- ordinary
sunglasses are not adequate. This is to prevent cataracts. Your family doctor will
tell you what kind of sunglasses to use. These glasses must be worn even
in indirect light, such as light coming through a window, or on a cloudy
day.
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