Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Methoxsalen
Drug Class
Skin Conditions
Chemical Class
Benzopyran
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Uses
Methoxsalen works by enhancing the body's sensitivity to ultraviolet light A (UVA). Methoxsalen is used in combination with UVA light the...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Benzopyran
Methoxsalen also known as Xanthotoxin. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Benzopyran. It belongs to Antidotes and Photosensitizer pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Methoxsalen is 216.19.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
20 mg — As recommended.
As Required
2
Adult · Topical
1 % — As recommended.
As Required
3
Adult
Scraped Dose
You may need to have your eyes examined first. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Methoxsalen doses are based on weight. Tell your doctor if you
4
Child
Not recommended in this age group
Safety Alerts
Diseases associated with light sensitivity (lupus erythematosus, porphyria), hypertension, heart, hepatic or renal failure
Important Warnings
Protect eyes & skin against complementary sun exposure after controlled UV irradiation
Monitor patients on possible long-term risks of photo-chemotherapy e
skin ageing, changes in pigmentation, risk of basal cell epithelioma & cataract
Side Effects
Oedemahypotensionnervousnessvertigodepressionpainful blisteringburningpruritushypo-pigmentationrash. cheilitis. erythemaitchingnausealoss of muscle coordination.
Drug Interactions
Photosensitizing agents e.g. anthracin
coal tar
griseofulvin
phenothiazine
nalidixic acid
halogenated salicylamide
sulphonamides
tetracycline
Storage
Tab, Oint, Cream, Lotion Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight.
Price Intelligence
Rs 133.5
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