Methoxsalen
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| CAS ID | 298-81-7 |
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| ChemSpider ID | 3971 |
| Formula | C12H8O4 |
| Trade name | Oxsoralen-Ultra, Uvadex, 8-mop, Oxsoralen |
| Elimination half-life | ~2 hours |
| ATC code | D05AD02 (WHO) D05BA02 (WHO) |
| Music groups | Psoralen |
| Methotrexate | |
| Phenytoin | |
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| ID | 2964110 |
About Methoxsalen
Methoxsalen is a drug used to treat psoriasis, eczema, vitiligo, and some cutaneous lymphomas in conjunction with exposing the skin to UVA light from lamps or sunlight. Methoxsalen modifies the way skin cells receive the UVA radiation, allegedly clearing up the disease.