Uvadex Inj
- unusual or bad reaction to other psoralen products in the past
- conditions that make you sensitive to light (e.g., lupus, certain porphyrias, xeroderma pigmentosum, albinism)
- no natural lens in the eye
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- coal tar/UVA treatment
- radiation treatment
- arsenic treatments
- other skin cancer (melanoma, basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas)
- cataracts
- liver problems
- kidney problems
- heart problems
For 24 hours after treatment with this medication, your eyes and skin will be more sensitive to the sun, including sunlight through a glass window. Avoid direct sun exposure, tanning booths, and sunlamps. To protect your skin when outdoors during this time, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen (SPF 15 or higher). To protect your eyes, wear dark wrap-around UV-absorbing sunglasses. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
This drug may make you dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires alertness until you are sure you can perform such activities safely. Limit alcoholic beverages.
This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss using at least 2 reliable forms of birth control (e.g., condoms, birth control pills) while using this medication. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor immediately.
It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this drug is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Uvadex Inj Medical Alert
Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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