Some Medications or Substances That Cause Cutaneous Photosensitivity

Some Medications or Substances That Cause Cutaneous Photosensitivity

Category

Specific Drug or Substance

Acne medications

IsotretinoinIsotretinoin

Analgesics

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (especially piroxicam and ketoprofen)Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (especially piroxicam and ketoprofen)

Antibiotics

Quinolones

Sulfonamides

DoxycyclineDoxycycline

TrimethoprimTrimethoprim

Antidepressants

Tricyclics

Antifungals

GriseofulvinGriseofulvin

Antihyperglycemics

Sulfonylureas

Antimalarials

ChloroquineChloroquine

QuinineQuinine

Antipsychotics

Phenothiazines

Anxiolytics

AlprazolamAlprazolam

ChlordiazepoxideChlordiazepoxide

Chemotherapy medications

DacarbazineDacarbazine

Fluorouracil (systemic or topical)Fluorouracil (systemic or topical)

MethotrexateMethotrexate

VinblastineVinblastine

Diuretics

FurosemideFurosemide

Thiazides

Cardiac medications

AmiodaroneAmiodarone

QuinidineQuinidine

Topical preparations*

Antibacterials (eg, chlorhexidine, hexachlorophene)Antibacterials (eg, chlorhexidine, hexachlorophene)

Coal tarCoal tar

Fragrances

Furocoumarin-containing plants (eg, limes, celery, parsley)

Sunscreens

* There are many topical preparations. The specific substances listed are examples.

* There are many topical preparations. The specific substances listed are examples.

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