Methoxsalen (Ammoidin), Pentosalen (Ammidin)

Indications

Methoxsalen (Ammoidin), Pentosalen (Ammidin) is used for: For the treatment of psoriasis and vitiligo

Adult Dose

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Precautions

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Methoxsalen (Ammoidin), Pentosalen (Ammidin) :

Mechanism of Action

After activation it binds preferentially to the guanine and cytosine moieties of DNA, leading to cross-linking of DNA, thus inhibiting DNA synthesis and function.