Uvadex
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Uvadex
Uvadex Side Effects Center
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is Patient Information Overview?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Uvadex Overview - Patient Information: Side Effects
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
This medication will make your eyes and skin more sensitive to the sun. (See also Precautions section.) Tell your doctor immediately if any of these signs of sun sensitivity occur: swollen/red/blistering/peeling skin, vision changes.
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: depression, swollen ankles/feet, new/unusual skin sores, irregular heartbeat.
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
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What is Prescribing information?
The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Uvadex FDA Prescribing Information: Side Effects
(Adverse Reactions)
SIDE EFFECTS
Side effects of photopheresis (UVADEX® (methoxsalen) used with the UVAR® Photopheresis System) were primarily related to hypotension secondary to changes in extra corporeal volume ( > 1%), In study CTCL3 (UVADEX® (methoxsalen) ), six serious cardiovascular adverse experiences were reported in five patients (5/51,10%), Five of these six events were not related to photopheresis and did not interfere with the scheduled photopheresis treatments. One patient (1/51,2%) with ischemic heart disease had an arrhythmia after the first day of photopheresis that was resolved the next day. Six infections were also reported in five patients, Two of the six events were Hick man catheter infections in one patient, which did not interrupt the scheduled photopheresis, The other four infections were not related to photopheresis and did not interfere with scheduled treatments.
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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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