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Drug Interactions between L-Lysine and methoxsalen

This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:

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Interactions between your drugs

No interactions were found between L-Lysine and methoxsalen. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

L-Lysine

A total of 0 drugs are known to interact with L-Lysine.

methoxsalen

A total of 147 drugs are known to interact with methoxsalen.

Drug and food interactions

Moderate

methoxsalen food

Applies to: methoxsalen

GENERALLY AVOID: The ingestion of foods containing photosensitizing components (e.g., limes, figs, parsley, parsnips, rue (Ruta graveolens), mustard, carrots and celery) may increase the risk of photosensitivity and severe burning during methoxsalen therapy. Two cases of photosensitivity involving rue and a soup containing celery, parsley, and parsnip have been reported in PUVA patients.

MANAGEMENT: Patients who are undergoing PUVA treatment and taking methoxsalen should be advised to avoid eating large quantities of these foods.

References (1)
  1. the Australasian Society of Clinical and Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists (ASCEPT), Royal Australian College of General Practicioners (RACGP), the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) (2007) Australian Medicines Handbook. https://www.amh.net.au/

Therapeutic duplication warnings

No warnings were found for your selected drugs.

Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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