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4 February 1999 Retrospective analysis of drug photosensitivity in Norway
Edgar Selvaag M.D.
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Abstract
Reports on adverse drug reactions, as they were recorded at the Norwegian Medicines Control Authority beginning in the year 1970 up to 1994 were analyzed especially with regard to cutaneous reactions and photosensitivity reactions. During the time period, almost 13.000 side effects were reported. Out of these 799 reports involved the skin and appendages, and 64 out of these reports (8%) were classified as photosensitivity reactions. Tetracyclines, diuretics, antihypertensive agents, and urologicals were the drugs which most often caused photosensitivity reactions. In addition, a number of uncommon photosensitizing drugs were reported. The risk for photosensitization is discussed on the background of experimental data and the prescription rates of these substances.
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Edgar Selvaag M.D. "Retrospective analysis of drug photosensitivity in Norway", Proc. SPIE 3564, Medical Applications of Lasers in Dermatology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, and Dentistry II, (4 February 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.339138
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KEYWORDS
Medicine

Skin

Dermatology

In vitro testing

Data modeling

OSLO

Animal model studies

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