Methoxsalen (Systemic)
Brand Names : 8-MOP, Oxsoralen-Ultra, Oxsoralen, Ultra MOP
Category- Antineoplastic
- Antipsoriatic,
systemic
- Hair growth stimulant, alopecia areata,
systemic
- Repigmenting agent, systemic
DescriptionMethoxsalen
(meth-OX-a-len) belongs
to the group of medicines called psoralens. It is used along with ultraviolet
light (found in sunlight and some special lamps) in a treatment called PUVA
to treat vitiligo, a disease in which skin color is lost, and psoriasis, a
skin condition associated with red and scaly patches.
Methoxsalen is also used with ultraviolet light in the treatment of white
blood cells. This treatment is called photopheresis and is used to treat the
skin problems associated with mycosis fungoides, which is a type of lymphoma.
Methoxsalen may also be used for other conditions as determined by your
doctor.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage forms:
Oral
-
Hard gelatin capsules (U.S. and Canada)
-
Soft gelatin capsules (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.—
In Canada—
- Oxsoralen
- Ultra MOP
- Oxsoralen-Ultra
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