Trioxsalen - Systemic
Brand Names
Trisoralen, trioxysalen
Trioxsalen *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects *** Additional Information
Before Using
Trioxsalen is a very strong
drug that increases the skin's sensitivity to sunlight. In addition to
causing serious sunburns if not properly using, it has been reported to increase
the risk of skin cancer and cataracts. Always like too much sunlight, PUVA
can cause premature aging of the skin. Therefore, trioxsalen must be using
only as directed and it must not
be using simply
for suntanning. Before using this drug, be sure that you have discussed
its use with your family doctor.
In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be
weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you
will make. For trioxsalen, the following must be considered
Allergic reaction
Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or
allergy to trioxsalen. Also tell your health care professional if
you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes.
Pregnancy care
Studies have not been done in either humans or pets.
Breast-feeding problem
Trioxsalen has not been reported to cause problems
in nursing babies.
Use for Children
Although there is no special info comparing
use of trioxsalen in child with use in other age groups, this drug
is not expected to cause various side effects or problems in child than
it does in adults.
Elderly care
Many medication have not been studied specifically
in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly
the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects
or problems in elderly people. There is no special info comparing use
of trioxsalen in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Drug interactions
Although certain medication must not be using
together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter
"OTC " drug.
Other Information for using
The presence of other medical
problems may effect the use of trioxsalen. Make sure you tell your family doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
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Allergy to sunlight - family history of
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Lupus erythematosus
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Porphyria
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Other conditions that make you more sensitive to light This
drug will make the condition worse
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Eye problems, such as cataracts or loss of the lens of the eyes Use
of this drug may make your cataracts or other eye problems worse; having
no lens in your eye may increase the side effects of this drug
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Heart or blood vessel disease - severe The heat from the light
treat may make the condition worse
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Infection
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Stomach problems Use of this drug may make the condition
worse
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Melanoma or other skin cancer - history of
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Recent treat with x-rays or cancer medication or plans to have
x-rays in the near future May increase your risk of skin cancer
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