Which of the following drugs is associated with the reaction of extreme photosensitivity?
Background Class Medication Photo-toxic Reaction Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Naproxen Yes Celecoxib No Diuretics Furosemide Yes Bumetanide No Click to see full answer. Hereof, which drug is most likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?Drugs that have been implicated in causing photosensitive eruptions are reviewed. Tetracycline, doxycycline, nalidixic acid, voriconazole, amiodarone, hydrochlorothiazide, naproxen, piroxicam, chlorpromazine and thioridazine…
Background Class Medication Photo-toxic Reaction Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Naproxen Yes Celecoxib No Diuretics Furosemide Yes Bumetanide No Click to see full answer. Hereof, which drug is most likely to cause a photosensitivity reaction?Drugs that have been implicated in causing photosensitive eruptions are reviewed. Tetracycline, doxycycline, nalidixic acid, voriconazole, amiodarone, hydrochlorothiazide, naproxen, piroxicam, chlorpromazine and thioridazine are among the most commonly implicated medications.Secondly, which of the following is the antidote for the toxin lead? Dimercaprol is the antidote for lead poisoning. what is drug induced photosensitivity? Drug-induced photosensitivity occurs when certain photosensitising medications cause unexpected sunburn or dermatitis (a dry, bumpy or blistering rash) on sun-exposed skin (face, neck, arms, backs of hands and often lower legs and feet).How do you treat photosensitivity reaction?Topical corticosteroids and cool compresses may alleviate drug-induced photosensitivity. The use of systemic corticosteroids should be reserved for the most severe cases. If sunscreens are not the cause of the photosensitivity, they should be used liberally.
