Brand Name

Uvadex

Generic Name
Methoxsalen
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FDA approval date: February 25, 1999
Classification: Photoactivated Radical Generator
Form: Injection, Capsule

What is Uvadex (Methoxsalen)?

III. INDICATIONS AND USAGE Photochemotherapy is indicated for the symptomatic control of severe, recalcitrant, disabling psoriasis not adequately responsive to other forms of therapy and when the diagnosis has been supported by biopsy. Methoxsalen is intended to be administered only in conjunction with a schedule of controlled doses of long wave ultraviolet radiation.
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