Omnilux Precautions
Precautions due to drug induced photosensitivity.
If you are taking any of the drugs listed below, please read the comments section of the table carefully.
Anti-ArthriticGold 50 or Ridaura
If YES, the treatment cannot be administered
Anti- Arthritic or Immunosuppressant
Azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan)
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Anti Arrythmic
Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), Aratac
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
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Quinidine
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Antibiotics
Fluoroquinolones: Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), Levofloxacin (Levaquin), Lomefloxacin (Maxaquin),Norfloxacin (Noroxin), Ofloxacin (Floxin)
Tetracyclines: Demeclocycline (Declomycin), Doxycycline (Vibramycin), Minocycline (Minocin), Oxytetracycline(Terramycin)
Others: Azithromycin (Zithromax), Capreomycin (Capastat), Ceftazidime (Fortaz),cycloserine (Seromycin),Metronidazole (Flagyl), nalidixic acid (NegGram), pyrazinamide, sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim (Bactrim)
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Anti-Cancer
Bexarotene (Targretin), Capecitabine (Xeloda), Dacarbazine (DTIC), Epirubicin (Ellence), Fluorouracil (5-FU), Interferon alfa (Intron A, Alferon-N), Methotrexate (Mexate), Pentostatin (Nipent), Procarbazine (Matulane), Tretinoin, oral (Vesanoid), Vinblastine (Velban, Velbe)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is between a 1 /100 and 5/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered
Anticonvulsants
Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Felbamate (Felbatol), Gabapentin (Neurontin), Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), Topiramate (Topamax), Valproic acid (Depakene)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Antifungals
Flucytosine (Ancobon), Griseofulvin (Fulvicin, GrisPEG), Terconazole (Terazol) Voriconazole (VFEND)
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Antihistamines
Cetirizine (Zyrtec), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Loratadine (Claritin), Promethazine (Phenergan)
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Antihypertensives
Captopril (Capoten), Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac), Enalapril (Vasotec), Nifedipine (Procardia), Sotalol (Betapace)
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Antimalarial
Chloroquine (Aralen), Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), Pyrimethamine (Daraprim), Pyrimethamine/sulfadoxine (Fansidar), Quinine
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days
Antipsychotics
Phenothiazines: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine), Fluphenazine (Prolixin), Perphenazine (Trilafon), Prochlorperazine (Compazine), Thioridazine (Mellaril), Trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is between a 2/100 and 3/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Antiretroviral
Ritonavir (Norvir), Saquinavir (Fortovase,Invirase), Zalcitabine (Hivid)
If YES, it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. If YES, it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is approximately a 2/100 chance of a light reaction.
Antiviral
Amantadine (Symmetrel), Acyclovir (Zovirax)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is approximately a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Cardiovascular
Thiazide diuretics: Bendroflumethiazide (Corzide), Chlorthalidone (Thalitone), Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide), Hydroflumethiazide (Diucardin), Indapamide (Lozol), Methyclothiazide (Enduron), Metolazone (Zaroxolyn), Polythiazide (Renese)
Diuretics, Other: Furosemide (Lasix), Triamterene (Dyrenium)
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Lipid regulators Other
Fenofibrate (Tricor)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Non-steroidal antiinflammatory (NSAIDs) Analgesics
Diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), Naproxen (Anaprox)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a <1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 1 day, then the treatment can be administered.
Sedatives
Alprazolam (Xanax), Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Zaleplon (Sonata), Zolpidem (Ambien)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Statins
Fluvastatin (Lescol), Lovastatin (Mevacor), Pravastatin (Pravachol), Simvastatin (Zocor)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a <0.5/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Skin agents (acne)
Isotretinoin (Accutane, Roaccutane) Tretinoin topical (Renova, Retin-A) Tazarotene (Tazorac)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is between a 5/100 and a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Skin agents (hair)
Coal tar, Minoxidil (Rogaine)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is <0.5/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.