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Salen is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Solution, Capsule. Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphomas are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Salen have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Salen depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Salen also has some side effects, the most common being Skin redness, Blisters on skin. Some other side effects of Salen have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Salen go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Salen's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Salen related warnings talks about Salen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Salen is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Porphyria, Xeroderma Pigmentosum, Skin Cancer are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Salen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Salen may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Salen is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Salen is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Is the use of Salen safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Salen on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Salen safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Salen in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Salen is unavailable.
What is the effect of Salen on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Salen. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Salen on the Liver?
Salen may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Salen on the Heart?
Salen is rarely harmful for the heart.
Salen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Salen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Salen habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Salen has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Salen will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Salen only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Salen is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Salen
Taking Salen with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salen
Information about the interaction of Salen and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Uvadex® (methoxsalen)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 890-891