Oxsoralen Information:
Oxsoralen (generic name: Methoxsalen) is a drug which is prescribed for the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris. Methoxsalen is a naturally occurring substance that is reactive to light. It works by enhancing the body’s sensitivity to ultraviolet light A (UVA). It is used in conjunction with ultraviolet light therapy to treat psoriasis. Psoriasis is a chronic, recurring skin disease and it can range from mild outbreaks to severe cases where the skin all over the body is affected. It is a hereditary disease although it is now known how it moves from generation to generation. Symptoms of psoriasis can include red spots or patches, dry and scaly patches of skin, small red bleeding patches under the scales, and severe itching of the affected area. With the right treatment, psoriasis can be drastically reduced or even made to disappear completely. Oxsoralen comes in a lotion that is applied to the affected areas of skin, as well as capsules that are to be ingested.
Oxsoralen Side Effects:
As with any drug, there may be side effects from taking Oxsoralen including mild skin redness, itching of the skin, nausea, depression, feeling nervous, insomnia, headache, dizziness, cold sores and leg pain. More serious side effects may include severe skin redness, sever itching, swelling of the skin, skin rash, blisters, pimples, blurred vision, eye pain, seeing halos around lights, felling like you may pass out and worsening of the psoriasis. If you experience any side effects you must seek medical attention immediately for safety.
Oxsoralen Directions:
You should follow the instructions of the doctor who prescribed Oxsoralen to you. Directions and dosage information can also be found on the pack or leaflet inside the pack. Oxsoralen comes in lotion and oral capsule form. The lotion is a topical drug meaning it should be applied to the skin. The capsules should be swallowed with water. Do not ingest Oxsoralen lotion as it is not designed for this purpose. Oxsoralen is usually to be taken 90 minutes to 2 hours before UVA treatment. Oxsoralen should be stored at room temperature away from direct sunlight and heat.
Oxsoralen Precautions:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Oxsoralen, you should avoid taking it and inform your doctor. You must consult your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions including skin cancer, lupus, porphryia, any condition that makes you more sensitive to UV light, heart disease, liver or kidney disease, a history of cataracts, a skin pigment disorder, if you have ever received radiation therapy or if you have recently gained or lost excessive weight. Although unlikely, you must consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications as they may interact with Oxsoralen, including arsenic trioxide, anthralin, bacteriostatic soap, coal tar, griseofulvin, nalidixic acid, any staining dyes, sulfa drugs, diruetics, antibiotics, or any phenothiazines.
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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