Photosensitizing Medication List - Vitiligo Support

1 T a n n i n g f a c t b o o k 2 0 0 8 / 2 0 0 9c h a p t e r t w o23looking fitl o o k i n g f i t . c o m* Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugReported Photosensitizing MedicationsGeneric Name Brand Name Therapeutic ClassAcetazolamide Diamox Anticonvulsant, Antiglaucoma diureticAmiloride + Hydrochlorothizide Moduretic Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticAmiodarone Cordarone (15%) AntiarrhythmicAmitriptyline Elavil Antidepressant (tricyclic)Amitriptyline Endep Antidepressant (tricyclic)Amoxapine Asendin (<1%) Antidepressant (tricyclic)Astemizole Hismanal AntihistamineAtenolol + Chlorthalidone Tenoretic Beta-adrenergic blocker, Thiazide diureticAuranofin Ridaura Antiarthritic, Gold compoundAzatadine Optimine AntihistamineAzatidine + Pseudoephedrine Trinalin Repetabs Antihistamine, DecongestantBendroflumethiazide Naturetin Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticBenzthiazide Exna Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticBromodiphenhydramine Ambenyl AntihistamineBrompheniramine Dimetane AntihistamineCaptopril Capoten AntihypertensiveCaptopril + Hydrochlorothiazide Capozide Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticCarbamazepine Tegretol Analgesic, AnticonvulsantChlordiazepoxide + Amitriptyline Limbitrol Antidepressant (tricyclic)

2 , TranquilizerChlorothiazide Diuril Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticChlorpheniramine Chlorpheniramine AntihistamineChlorpheniramin + D-Pseudoephedrine Deconamine Antihistamine, DecongestantChlorpheniramine + Phenylpropanolamine Ru-Tuss II Antihistamine, DecongestantChlorpromazine Thorazine Antiemetic, TranquilizerChlorpropamide Diabinese Antidiabetic (oral), SulfonylureaChlorprothixene Taractan Antiemetic, TranquilizerChlorthalidone Hygroton Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticChlorthalidone Thalitone Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticChlorthalidone + Reserpine Demi-Regroton Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticChlorthalidone + Reserpine Regroton Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticCiprofloxacin Cipro (<1%) Anti-infectiveClemastine Tavist AntihistamineClofazime Lamprene (<1%) Antibacterial, Antileprosy agentClonidine Chlorthalidone + Combipres Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticCoal Tar Estar Gel Antipsoriatic, EczemaCoal Tar Balnetar Antipsoriatic, EczemaContraceptive, oral Estrogen Birth control pill, Female sex hormoneCromolyn Intal Inhaler AntiasthmaticCyclobenzaprine Flexeril Anti-skeletal, Muscle spasmsCyproheptadine Periactin Antihistamine, AntiserotonergicDacarbazine DTIC-Dome Anti-Hodgkin s disease, AntimetaboliteDanazol Danocrine Gonadotropin inhibitorDemeclocycline Declomycin AntibioticDesipramine Norpramin Antidepressant (tricyclic)Desipramine Pertofrane Antidepressant (tricyclic)Dexchlorpheniramine Polaramine AntihistamineDiclofenac Voltaren (<1%) NSAID,* AntiarthriticDiflunisal Dolobid (<1%) NSAID,* AntiarthriticDiltiazem Cardizem (<1%)

3 Antianginal, Antihypertensive, Calcium channel blocker Diphenhydramine Benadryl AntihistamineDiphenylpyraline Hispril Spansule AntihistamineDoxepin Sinequan Antidepressant (tricyclic)Doxycycline Vibramycin AntibioticDoxycycline Hyclate Doryx AntibioticEnalapril Vasotec AntihypertensiveEnalapril + Hydrochlorothiazide Vaseretic Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticErythromycin Ethylsuccinate + Sulfisoxazole Pediazole Antibiotic Estrogens Contraceptive, oral Female sex hormoneEstrogens Estrogens Female sex hormoneEthionamide Trecator-SC Anti-infective, AntituberculosisEtretinate Tegison AntipsoriaticFloxuridine FUDR Injectable Antimetabolite, Antineoplastic Flucytosine Ancobon AntifungalFluorouracil Adrucil AntineoplasticFluorouracil Efudex AntineoplasticFluorouracil Fluorouracil AntineoplasticFluphenazine Prolixin Antipsychotic, Tranquilizer Fluphenazine Permitil Antipsychotic, Tranquilizer Flurbiprofen Ansaid NSAID,* Antiarthritic Flutamide Eulexin Antimetastatic (prostatic carcinoma)Furosemide Lasix Antihypertensive, DiureticGentamicin Garamycin AntibioticGlipizide Glucotrol Antidiabetic (oral)

4 , SulfonylureaGlyburide Diabeta Antidiabetic (oral), SulfonylureaGlyburide Micronase Antidiabetic (oral), SulfonylureaGold Salts (compounds) Solganal Antiarthritic, Gold compoundGold Sodium Thiomalate Myochrysine Antiarthritic, Gold compoundGriseofulvin Fulvicin U/F Antibiotic, AntifungalMany Medications, topical solutions and even soMe foods can cause the skin to burn or break out in a rash when exposed to ultraviolet light. the consequences can range froM itchiness to an uncoMfortable rash and is critical that every salon owner post a chart of photosensitive Medications and agents in a conspicuous location. if a client is taking a Medication that isn t listed, he or she should consult with a physician or pharMacist before being exposed to ultraviolet light indoors or Medication ListThe most common Photosensitizing materials are listed on the following pages. This is not a list of every material that could have Photosensitizing effects.

5 Before using the list, you should be aware of the following: NOT all individuals who use or take these medications will experience a photosensitive reaction. Also, an individual who experiences a photosensitive reaction on one occasion will NOT necessarily experience it again or every time. A Medication will NOT cause the same degree of skin reaction in all individuals. Brand names of products should be considered only as examples; they do NOT represent all names under which the generic product may be following list was prepared by Jerome I. Levine, , , of the Food and Drug Administration. The list was published under the title Medications That Increase Sensitivity To Light: A 1990 Listing. The FDA has confirmed this list to be the most recent. The mention of commercial products, their sources or their use in connection with material reported herein is not to be construed as either an actual or implied endorsement of such products by the Department of Health and Human 232/19/2008 5:25.

6 06 PMt a n n i n g f a c t b o o k 2 0 0 8 / 2 0 0 9c h a p t e r t w o24looking fitMarch 15, 2008 Generic Name Brand Name Therapeutic ClassGriseofulvin Ultramicrosize Grisactin Ultra Antibiotic, AntifungalGuanethidine + Hydrochlorothiazide Esimil Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticHaloperidol Haldol Antipsychotic, TranquilizerHexachlorophene Phisohex AntibacterialHydralazine + Hydrochlorothiazide Apresazide Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticHydralazine Apresoline-Esidrix Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticHydrochlorothiazide Esidrix Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticHydrochlorothiazide Hydrodiuril Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticHydrochlorothiazide Oretic Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticHydrochlorothiazide Oreticyl Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticHydrochlorothiazide + Triamterene Dyazide Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticHydrochlorothiazide Maxzide Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticHydroflumethiazide Diucardin Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticHydroflumethiazide Saluron Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticHydroflumethiazide + Reserpine Salutensin/ Salutensin-Demi Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticIbuprofen Advil (<1%) NSAID,* AntiarthriticIbuprofen Motrin (<1%) NSAID,* AntiarthriticImipramine Tofranil Antidepressant (tricyclic)Indapamide Lozol Antihypertensive, DiureticInterferon ALFA-2B Intron A (<1%) Antiviral agentIsocarboxazid Marplan Antidepressant, MAO inhibitorIsotretinoin Accutane AntiacneKetoprofen Orudis (<1%)

7 NSAID,* AntiarthriticLabetalol Normodyne Antihypertensive, Beta- and alpha-adrenergic blockerLabetalol + Hydrochlorothiazide Normozide Beta- and alpha-adrenergic blocker, Thiazide diuretic Trandate HCT Beta- and alpha-adrenergic blocker, Thiazide diureticLisinopril + Hydrochlorothiazide Prinzide Antihypertensive, Thiazide diuretic Zestoretic Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticLovastatin Mevacor AnticholesterolMaprotiline Ludiomil AntidepressantMeperidine + Promethiazine Mepergan Narcotic analgesicMesoridazine Serentil Antipsychotic, TranquilizerMethacycline Rondomycin AntibioticMethazolamide Neptazane AntiglaucomaMethdilazine Tacaryl Antihistamine, AntipruriticMethotrexate Folex Antimetabolite, Antipsoriatic Methotrexate Antimetabolite, Antipsoriatic Mexate & Mexate-AQ Antimetabolite, AntipsoriaticMethyclothiazide Aquatensen Antihypertensive, Thiazide diuretic Enduron Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticMethyclothiazide + Deserpidine Enduronyl Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticMethyclothiazide + Reserpine Diutensen-R Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticMethyldopa + Hydrochlorothiazide Aldoril Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticMethyldopa + Chlorothiazide Aldoclor Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticMetolazone Diulo Antihypertensive, Thiazide diuretic Mykrox Antihypertensive, Thiazide diuretic Zaroxolyn Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticMetoprolol +Hydrochlorothiazide Lopressor HCT Beta-adrenergic blocker, Thiazide diureticMinocycline Minocin AntibioticMinoxidol Rogaine Hair growth stimulatorNabilone Cesamet Antiemetic, AntinauseaNadolol + Bendroflumethiazide Corzide Antihypertensive, Beta-adrenergic blockerNalidixic Acid NegGram AntimicrobialNaprosyn Anaprox NSAID,* Antiarthritic Naproxen NSAID,* AntiarthriticNifedipine Adalat Antianginal, Antihypertensive.

8 Calcium channel blocker Procardia Antianginal, Antihypertensive, Calcium channel blocker Norfloxacin Noroxin AntibacterialNortriptyline Pamelor Antidepressant (tricyclic)Oxytetracycline Terramycin AntibioticPerphenazine Trilafon Antipsychotic, TranquilizerPerphenazine + Amitriptyline Etrafon Antidepressant (tricyclic), Tranquilizer Triavil Antidepressant (tricyclic), TranquilizerPhenylbutazone Butazolidin NSAID,* AntiarthriticPhenylpropanolamine + Chlorpheniramine Ornade Spansule Antihistamine, Decongestant Phenylpropanolamine + Pheniramine + Pyrilamine Triaminic TR Decongestant, AntihistaminePhenytoin Dilantin AnticonvulsantPiroxicam Feldene NSAID,* AntiarthriticPolythiazide Renese Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticPrazosin + Polythiazide Minizide Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticProchlorperazine Compazine Antinausea, Anti-vomitingPromethazine Phenergan AntihistaminePropranolol + Hydrochlorothiazide Inderide Beta-adrenergic blocker, Thiazide diureticProtriptyline Vivactil Antidepressant (tricyclic)

9 Pyrazinamide Pyrazinamide Anti-infective, AntituberculosisQuinethazone Hydromox Antihypertensive, DiureticQuinidine Gluconate Quinaglute Dura-Tabs AntiarrhythmicQuinidine Sulfate Quindex Extentabs Antiarrhythmic Quinora AntiarrhythmicQuinine Quinamm AntiprotozoalRauwolfia + Serpentina + Bendroflumethiazide Rauzide Antihypertensive, Thiazide diuretic Reserpine + Chlorothiazide Diupres Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticReserpine + Hydrochlorothiazide Hydropres Antihypertensive, Thiazide diuretic Serpasil-Esidrix Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticReserpine + Hydralazine + Hydrochlorothiazide Ser-Ap-Es Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticSelegiline Eldepryl Anti-Parkinsonism, MAO inhibitorSpironolactone + Hydrochlorothiazide Aldactazide Antihypertensive, Thiazide diureticSulfacytine Renoquid AntibioticSulfadoxine + Pyrimethamine Fansidar Antimalarial, AntiprotozoalSulfamethizole + Phenazopyridine Thiosulfil-A Urinary analgesic, AntibioticSulfamethoxazole Gantanol AntibioticSulfamethoxazole + Phenazopyridine Azo Gantanol Antibiotic, Urinary analgesicSulfapyridine (Generic only) Dermatitis herpetiformis suppressantSulfasalazine Azulfidine Bowel anti-inflammatorySulfinpyrazone Anturane Antigout agent, AntihyperuricemicSulfasoxazole Gantrisin AntibioticSulfasoxazole + Phenazopyridine Azo Gantrisin Antibiotic, Urinary analgesicSulfone Dapsone Antileprosy, AntimalarialSunlindac Clinoril (<1%) NSAID,* AntiarthriticTerfenadine Seldane AntihistamineTetracycline Achromycin Antibiotic Sumycin AntibioticThioridazine Mellaril Antipsychotic, TranquilizerThiothixene Navane Antipsychotic, TranquilizerTimolol + Hydrochlorothiazide Timolide Beta-adrenergic blocker, Thiazide diureticTolazamide Tolinase Antidiabetic (oral), SulfonylureaTolbutamide Orinase Antidiabetic (oral)

10 , SulfonylureaTretinoin Retin-A Antiacne (topical)Triamterene Dyrenium Antihypertensive DiureticTrifluoperazine Stelazine Antipsychotic, TranquilizerTriflupromazine Vesprin Antiemetic, AntipsychoticTrimeprazine Temaril Antipsychotic, TranquilizerTrimethoprim Trimpex AntibioticTrimethoprim + Sulfamethoxazole Bactrim Antibiotic Septra AntibioticTrimipramine Surmontil Antidepressant (tricyclic)Tripelennamine PBZ AntihistamineTriprolidine Actidil AntihistamineTriprolidine + Pseudoephedrine Actifed Antihistamine, DecongestantVisblastine Velban AntieoplasticA few products also are known to make the skin more sensitive to UV light, such as halogenated salicylanilides and related compounds used as antibacterial agents in first-aid creams, acne preparations and deodorant and colognes containing furocoumarins, compounds from natural products such as plants and fruits, have natural oils that can sensitize the skin to sunlight.