Drug details

Oxsoralen-Ultra (methoxsalen capsules)

type of Antipsoriatics, Systemic, Antifungals, Topical, Antipsoriatics, Topical, Psoralens

Oxoralen-Ultra (methoxsalen) is a naturally occurring substance that is reactive to light (photoactive) used in combination with UVA light therapy to treat severe psoriasis.

The drug is often used to treat Psoriasis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• blurred vision,
• swelling,
• severe itching,
• tunnel vision,
• seeing halos around lights
• new skin lesion,
• mole that has changed in size or color,
• severe skin redness within 24 hours after UVA treatment,
• severe skin discomfort,
• skin redness and swelling with blisters,
• worsening of your psoriasis,
• eye pain or swelling, and

The following drugs are related to Oxsoralen-Ultra, either as a replacement or used together:

• Amevive (alefacept)
• Dritho-Scalp (anthralin)
• YESCARTA (axicabtagene ciloleucel suspension for intravenous infusion)
• Sernivo (betamethasone dipropionate spray, 0.05%)
• Siliq (brodalumab injection for subcutaneous use)
• Impoyz (clobetasol propionate cream)
• Cosentyx (secukinumab injection)
• Enbrel (etanercept)
• Oxsoralen (methoxsalen lotion)
• Rituxan Hycela (rituximab and hyaluronidase human injection)

The following supplements are related to Oxsoralen-Ultra, and may be used together with the drug:

• Fish Oil (s.)
• Aloe (s.)
• Bovine Cartilage (s.)
• Inositol (s.)
• Oregon Grape (s.)
• Vitamin D (s.)