Attention! Don’t sunbathe after taking these medicines! A table tells you all!

Editor: Wang Zhen

Source: Health Times

One In the middle of the year, the intensity of ultraviolet radiation increased significantly from mid-May, reached the maximum from late June to August, and gradually weakened after October. Summer is here, be sure to pay attention to sun protection after taking the following medicines! 1. Take these medicines and avoid sun exposureIf you are taking the medicines in the table below, you may need to avoid them Sunshine.

List of commonly used drugs that are prone to photosensitivity reactions

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Drugs

Antimicrobial

sparfloxacin, fleroxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, clinifloxacin, lomefloxacin, sitafloxacin, co-trimoxazole, trimethoprim, minocycline, doxycycline , demeclocycline, gentamicin, pyrazinamide, griseofulvin, ketoconazole, flucytosine, itraconazole, voriconazole, terbinafine

Anticoplastics

Methotrexate, Vincristine, Hydroxyurea, Fluorouracil, Sorafenib, Vemurafenib, Flutamide, Docetaxel, Capecitabine, Doxorubicin, Tegafur, Paclitaxel, Dacarbazine, Epirubicin

NSAIDs

Aspirin, Diclofenac, Clofenac Profen, ketoprofen, rofecoxib, meloxicam, phenylbutazone, naproxen, piroxicam, nabumetone, indomethacin, etc.

Diuretics

Hydrochlorothiazide ( 2 grams), furosemide (furosemide), indapamide, triamterene

Allergy

Chlorpheniramine maleate (chlorpheniramine), diphenhydramine, cyproheptadine, sodium cromoglycate, cetirizine, loratadine, promethazine

glycemic drugs

Glimepiride, Glipizide, Glyburide, Metformin, Chlorpropamide , Tolbutamide, Sitagliptin

Lipid lowering Drugs

Gemfibrozil, bezafibrate, fenofibrate, simvastatin , pravastatin, fluvastatin, atorvastatin

Antihypertensive drugs

CCBs: nifedipine, < span>Nimodipine, Nitrendipine, Felodipine, Amlodipine, Diltiazem

ACEIs: Benazepril, captopril, enalapril, lisinopril, ramipril, quinapril

ARBs: losartan, valeric Sartan

β-RBs: Tilivolol

acid suppressants

ranitidine, omeprazole , pantoprazole, rabeprazole

antirhythmic Disorders

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Anticarials

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quinine, chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, pyrimethamine

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alprazolam, lamotrigine, thioridazine, flupentixol, zapine, clozapine, chlorpromazine, perphenazine, fluphenazine, trifluoperazine, imipramine, desipramine, doxepin, amitriptyline, sulazepine, fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine, fluvoxamine, sertraline, venlafaxine

Topical use

Hydroquinone Compound Cream, Isotretinoin cream

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Traditional Chinese medicines can also cause photosensitivity reactions, such as psoralen, forsythia, bamboo yellow, duhuo, Radix Radix, angelica, white fresh skin, Agrimony, Qianhu, Fangfeng, Nepeta, etc.

Second, the identification of photosensitivity

1. Light Toxicity

can occur in anyone.

Usually after the first medication, it can occur within a few minutes to a few hours after being irradiated by sunlight and similar light sources. The onset occurs in the face, upper chest V-shaped area, and limbs, etc. exposed skin.

The clinical manifestations are similar to solar dermatitis, which is edematous erythema.

2. Photoallergic reaction

occurs For a few people with allergies, a small dose of light-sensitive drugs and weak sunlight may react.

The first onset of photoallergic reaction generally has an incubation period of 24 to 48 hours. The rash can migrate to non-exposed parts in addition to the exposed parts.

III. What should I do if a photosensitivity reaction occurs?

Avoid light first.

Secondly, topical cold compress and topical moisturizing cream can be applied; topical glucocorticoid preparations can be used for anti-inflammatory and antihistamines can relieve itching.

In severe cases seek medical attention immediately.

Do not stop the medication without authorization!

Please consult your doctor or pharmacist before discontinuing the drug!

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