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Medications that Cause Photosensitivity

As the weather becomes warmer, physicians may see more photosensitivity reactions from drugs, perfumes, cosmetics or sunscreens. Even brief exposure to sunlight in warm or cold weather can cause intense reactions in people with drug-induced photosensitivity, and some people may continue to be sensitive to sunlight long after stopping use of the offending agent.

The table that follows lists some drugs that have been reported to cause photosensitivity reactions.


Antidepressants
clomipramine (Anafranil)
isocarboxazid (Marplan)
maprotiline (Ludiomil)
sertraline (Zoloft)
venlafaxine (Effexor)
TRICYCLIC AGENTS, e.g.  Elavil, Asendin, Norpramin, Sinequan, Tofranil, Aventyl, Vivactil, Surmontil

Antihistamines
astemizole (Hismanal)
cyprohepatadine (Periactin)
diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
loratadine (Claritin)
terfenadine (Seldene)

Antimicrobials

azithromycin (Zithromax)
griseofulvin (Fulvicin, Grisactin)
QUINOLONES, e.g. Cipro, Penetrex, *Maxaquin, Noroxin, Floxin
sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)
*SULFONAMIDES, e.g. Gantrisin, Bactrim, Septra, etc.
TETRACYCLINES, e.g. *Declomycin, Vibramycin, Minocin, Terramycin


Antiparasitics
*bithionol (Bitin)
chloroquine (Aralen)
mefloquine (Lariam)
pyrvinium pamoate (Povan, Vanquin)
quinine

Antipsychotics
chlorprothixene (Taractan, Tarasan)
haloperidol (Haldol)
*PHENOTHIAZINES, e.g. Compazine, Mellaril, Stelazine, Phenergan, Thorazine, etc.
risperidone (Risperdal)
thiothixene (Navane)


Cancer Chemotherapy
*dacarbazine (DTIC)
fluorouracil (5-FU)
methotrexate (Mexate)
procarbazine (Matulane, Natulan)
vinblastine (Velban, Velbe)

Cardiovasculars (see also Diuretics)
ACE INHIBITORS, e.g. Capoten, Vasotec, Monopril, Accupril, Altace
*amiodarone (Cordarone)
diltiazem (Cardizem)
disopyramide (Norpace)
lovastatin (Mevacor)
nifedipine (Procardia)
pravastain (Pravachol)
quinidine (Quinaglute, etc.)
simvastatin (Pzocor)
sotalol (Betapace)


Diuretics
acetazolamide (Diamox)

amiloride (Midamor)
furosemide (Lasix)
metolazone (Diulo, Zaroxolyn)
*THIAZIDES, e.g. HydroDiuril, Naturetin, etc.

*Hypoglycemic Sulfonylureas
acetohexamide (Dymelor)
chlorpropamide (Diabinese)
glipizide (Glucotrol)
glyburide (Diabeta, Micronase)
tolazamide (Tolinase)
tolbutamide (Orinase)


Nonsteriodal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
All nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs e.g. ibuprofen (Motrin), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn), Orudis, Feldene, Voltaren, etc. The new agents include: etodolac (Lodine), nabumetone (Ralafen), oxaprozine (Daypro)

Sunscreens
benzophenones (Aramis, Clinique, etc.)
cinnamates (Aramis, Estee Lauder, etc.)
dioxybenzone (Solbar Plus, etc.)
oxybenzone (Eclipse, PreSun, Shade, etc.)
PABA (PreSun, etc.)
PABA esters (Block Out, Sea & Ski, Eclipse, etc.)


Miscellaneous
benzocaine
carbamazepine (Tegretol)
coal tar, e.g. Tegrin, Zetar, etc.
CONTRACEPTIVES, oral estazolam (ProSom)
*etretinate (Tegison)
felbamate (Felbatol)
gabapentin (Neurontin)
gold salts (Myochrysine, Ridaura, Solganol)
hexachlorophene (pHisoHex, etc.)
*isotretinoin (Accutane)
PERFUME OILS, e.g. sandalwood, cedar, musk, etc.
quinidine sulfate & gluconate
selegiline (Deprenyl, Eldepryl)
*tretinoin (Retin-A, Vitamin A Acid)
zolpidem (Ambien)


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