Generic Name - Methoxsalen
Category - Antipsoriatic, Repigmenting agent
Indications
Vitiligo
Generic Oxsoralen is used along with ultraviolet light (found in sunlight and some special lamps) in a treatment called psoralen plus ultraviolet light A (PUVA) to treat vitiligo, a disease in which skin color is lost.
Generic for Oxsoralen Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Oxsoralen is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Oxsoralen . It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Griseofulvin
Sulfa or tetracycline antibiotics
Medicines for mental problems or psychotic disturbances
Diuretics
Accutane®
Retin-A®
Generic for Oxsoralen Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericOxsoralen
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Oxsoralen for psoriasis is 0.4 mg per kg (0.18 mg per pound) of body weight taken one and one-half to two hours before UVA exposure. This treatment (methoxsalen and UVA) is given two or three times a week, with the treatment spaced at least forty-eight hours apart.
Generic for Oxsoralen Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Oxsoralen side Effects include burning, blistering, or redness of the skin, increased sensitivity to the sun and skin irritation and skin rash.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Oxsoralen.
Generic for Oxsoralen and Pregnancy
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Oxsoralen in pregnant women have not been established. Consult you doctor before taking this medication, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Generic for Oxsoralen and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Oxsoralen passes into human milk. Breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking this medication.
Generic for Oxsoralen and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Oxsoralen in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Oxsoralen and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Oxsoralen in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Oxsoralen serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy. |
