Methoxsalen (Systemic)
Brand Names : 8-MOP, Oxsoralen-Ultra, Oxsoralen, Ultra MOP
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects.
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may
need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately
if you think
you have taken an overdose or if any of the following side effects occur,
since they may indicate a serious burn:
Blistering and peeling of skin; reddened,
sore skin; swelling (especially of feet or lower
legs) Other
side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side
effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.
However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue
for more than 48 hours or are bothersome:
Treatment with this
medicine usually causes a slight reddening of your skin 24 to 48 hours after
the treatment. This is an expected effect and is no cause for concern. However,
check with your doctor right away if your skin becomes sore and red or blistered.
There is an increased risk of developing skin cancer after use of methoxsalen.
You should check your body regularly and show your doctor any skin sores that
do not heal, new skin growths, and skin growths that have changed in the way
they look or feel.
Premature aging of the skin may occur as a result of prolonged methoxsalen
therapy. This effect is permanent and is similar to what happens when a person
sunbathes for long periods of time.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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