Photosensitive Medications + Effects on Tx

Question 1

Common photosensitizing antibiotics?

Answer 1

Tetracyclines
Fluoroquinolones (ex: ciprofoxacin)
Sulfonamides

Question 1

Common photosensitizing non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Answer 1

Ibuprofen
Naproxen
Ketoprofen
Celecoxib

Question 2

Common photosensitizing diuretics?

Answer 2

Frusemide
Bumetanide
Hydrochlorothiazide

Question 3

Common photosensitizing retinoids?

Answer 3

Isotretinoin (accutane)
Acitretin

Question 4

Common photosensitizing hypoglycaemics?

Answer 4

Sulfonylureas (glipizide, glyburide)

Question 5

Common photosensitizing neuroleptics (anticonvulsants)

Answer 5

Phenothiazines (chlorpromazine),
Thioxanthenes (chlorprothixene)

Question 6

Common photosensitizing PDT pro-photosensitizers?

Answer 6

5-aminolevulinic acid
Methyl-5-aminolevulinic acid
Photofrin

Question 7

Common photosensitizing topical sunscreen agents?

Answer 7

Benzophenones
Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA)
Cinnamates
Salicylates

Question 8

Common photosensitizing topical fragrances?

Answer 8

Musk
6-methylcoumarin

Question 9

Common photosensitizing miscellaneous topical agents?

Answer 9

5-Fluoroacil (oral and topical)
Coal tar