Trioxysalen

• Trioxysalen is used in the treatment of psoriasis.
• It is also used to increase the pigmentation of the affected skin in vitiligo.

When should one not use Trioxysalen

• If you are allergic to trioxysalen or any other ingredient of Trioxysalen.
• If you are taking any medicines or undergoing any procedure that makes you more sensitive to light. If you are not sure what these medicines or procedures are, please confirm with your doctor.

Common side effects of this drug are:

• Nausea
• Skin itching
• Headache
• Dizziness

Other General Warnings

• You are going to be exposed to sunlight.
• You have or have a family history of allergy to sunlight.
• You have a condition called systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
• You have any other condition that makes you more sensitive to light.
• You have an eye problem like cataracts or loss of the lens of the eyes.
• You have heart or blood vessel disorder.
• You have an infection or problems related to the stomach.
• You have or have a history of melanoma or other types of skin cancer.
• You have received recent treatment with cancer medicines or X-rays or are scheduled for X-ray treatment in the future.

How Does It Work?

• In psoriasis, Trioxysalen increases the amount of ultraviolet light that your skin absorbs. This slows down the overgrowth of skin cells in psoriasis and helps to clear psoriasis skin plaques.
• In vitiligo, this medicine increases the action of a chemical called tyrosinase that is required for the formation of the skin colouring pigment, melanin.

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Trioxysalen works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.

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