Sunshine can also cause trouble? People who take these drugs remember to hide from the sun! Health theory of virtuous doctors

Sunshine can also cause trouble. 

"Pharmacist" calls you to pay attention to sun protection.

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Under such strong light.

After taking what medicine?

People need to avoid light?

Xiaohai will answer for you!

Why avoid light?

After taking some special drugs, if you don’t avoid light, it may causephotosensitivityIn severe cases, there will be redness, peeling and even blisters on the skin.

Photosensitive reaction of drugs?

Drug-induced phototoxicity refers to the adverse reactions caused by exposure to sunlight (mainly ultraviolet rays) after taking or topically using certain drugs. It is mainly divided into phototoxic reaction and phototoxic reaction.

The clinical manifestations of photosensitive reaction mainly include various skin diseases, such as photosensitive dermatitis, chronic actinic skin disease, solar urticaria, photosensitive acne-like blister disease and so on.

Which drugs need to be protected from light?

1. Antibacterials

The most common isQuinolonesThat is what we usually see."ofloxacin" drugs.

At present, the commonly used drugs of ofloxacin are relatively light-toxic, but we should also pay attention to avoid sunlight after use, or choose to use them at night.

Others includeTetracyclines(Especially doxycycline.)Sulfa(compound sulfamethoxazole, trimethoprim, etc.)Chloramphenicol, etcAnd anti-fungalGriseofulvin, voriconazoleWait.

2. Nonsteroidal antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs

At present, the commonly used areCelecoxib, piroxicam, indomethacinAnd so on, mainly used for anti-rheumatism and anti-inflammatory treatment. And for external use.Ketoprofen and diclofenacAnd so on, also need to avoid light after use.

3. Some antineoplastic drugs

Include traditional anti-tumor drugs such asFlutamide, vincristine, methotrexate, capecitabine, doxorubicin, dacarbazine.Wait.

There are also relatively new molecular targeted antitumor drugs, such asGefitinib, erlotinib, cetuximab, darafenib, eplizumab, navuzumab and pamuzumab.Wait.

4. Other common drugs

There are also some drugs such as antiarrhythmic drugs.amiodaroneAnti-psychoticPhenothiazine drugsDiuretichydrochlorothiazideHypoglycemicmelbineAnd so on, also need to do a good job of avoiding light and sun protection after use.

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Should the lights be avoided?

No need!

After using photosensitive drugs, the light to be avoided issunlight. More precisely, yes.Ultraviolet light in sunlight.

In addition to ultraviolet lamps for disinfection, fluorescent lamps commonly used at home need not be avoided.

How to avoid photosensitive reaction?

1. Drugs taken once a day can be taken at night unless they have to be taken in the morning, so as to reduce the possible photosensitivity reaction.

2. During taking the above drugs, try to reduce the time of activities in the sun. Especially in the summer when the sun is strong, you should pay attention to sun protection. Wear a sun umbrella, sun hat or sunglasses when going out, avoid wearing short-sleeved shirts, and apply sunscreen to exposed parts of the skin.

3. During taking the above drugs, it is best to eat less foods rich in photosensitive substances such as coriander, celery, yellow snail and fig, which will enhance the skin’s sensitivity to ultraviolet rays and increase the risk of allergies.

How to deal with photosensitive reaction?

Pay attention to sun protection during medication and at least 5 days after stopping medication.

If the symptoms are mild, you can take cold compress on the skin or use drugs under the guidance of a doctor to relieve them.

If you have a rash, you should stop taking medicine immediately and go to the hospital in time!

Tips

Photosensitive reaction of drugs

It happens all year round.

It’s not just in summer that you need to avoid light and sun protection.

Especially patients with a history of photosensitive reaction.

You should take the initiative to inform the doctor when you see a doctor.

You also need to strengthen sun protection on weekdays ~

Submitted: Shen Qun (Fengxian District Health and Health Commission) and Haiwan Town Community Health Service Center.

Editor: He Qin

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