Methoxsalen (Extracorporeal-Systemic)
Brand Names : Uvadex
Precautions While Using This MedicineYour doctor
should check your progress at regular visits to make sure this treatment is
working and that it does not cause unwanted effects. You also should have
regular eye examinations.
This medicine increases the sensitivity of your skin to sunlight and also
may cause premature aging of the skin. Therefore, exposure
to the sun, even through window glass or on a cloudy day, could cause a serious
burn
. If you must go out during the daylight hours:
-
After each treatment, cover your skin with protective
clothing for at least 24 hours
. In addition, use a sun block product
that has a skin protection factor (SPF) of at least 15 on those areas of your
body that cannot be covered. If you have any questions about this, check with
your health care professional.
For 24 hours after your methoxsalen treatment,
your eyes should be protected during daylight hours with special wraparound
sunglasses that totally block or absorb ultraviolet light
(ordinary
sunglasses are not adequate). This is to prevent cataracts. Your doctor will
tell you what kind of sunglasses to use. These glasses should be worn even
in indirect light, such as light coming through a window, or on a cloudy
day.
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