Watch for Meds That Make Patients More Prone to Sun Sensitivity

August 2019

Summer sun will bring questions about photosensitizing meds.

Some meds may trigger reactions that appear similar to an exaggerated sunburn within minutes to hours of sun exposure.

Others may cause allergic-like reactions that look like eczema a day or two later.

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Table of Contents

Medication Errors Prevent Mishaps With Meds That Patients Need to Mix Before Use
Photosensitivity Watch for Meds That Make Patients More Prone to Sun Sensitivity
Opioids Don't Think of Tramadol as a "Safer" Opioid
Biosimilars Expect to See More Patients Switch From a Biologic to a Biosimilar
Diabetes Look Out for Mix-Ups With GLP-1 Agonists for Diabetes
Cannabinoids Include Use of Recreational Cannabis on Profiles for Patients With Diabetes
Patient Safety Get the Facts About Stem Cells
OTC Products Steer Patients Looking for Gentian Violet to the Pharmacist
Pregnancy Stay Alert for OTC GI Meds That Pose Risks in Pregnancy
Lupus Know How Meds for Lupus Stack Up