Methoxsalen - Systemic
Brand Names
8-MOP, Oxsoralen-Ultra, Oxsoralen, Ultra MOP
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Category
- Antineoplastic
- Antipsoriatic,
systemic
- Hair growth stimulant, alopecia areata,
systemic
- Repigmenting agent, systemic
Description Drug
Methoxsalen
- meth-OX-a-len belongs
to the group of medication called psoralens. It is using along with ultraviolet
light - found in sunlight and some special lamps in a treat called PUVA
to treat vitiligo, a disease in which skin color is lost and psoriasis, a
skin condition associated with red and scaly patches.
Methoxsalen is also using with ultraviolet light in the treat of white
blood cells. This treat is called photopheresis and is using to treat the
skin problems associated with mycosis fungoides, which is a type of lymphoma.
Methoxsalen may also be using for other conditions as determined by your
family doctor.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
-
Hard gelatin capsules - USA and Canada
-
Soft gelatin capsules - USA and Canada
Brand Names
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada
- Oxsoralen
- Ultra MOP
- Oxsoralen-Ultra
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