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.