8-Mop
Generic name:methoxsalen (oral) [ meth-OX-a-len ]
Brand names: 8-Mop, Oxsoralen-Ultra
Drug class:Psoralens
The 8-MOP brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
What is 8-Mop?
8-Mop works by enhancing the body's sensitivity to ultraviolet light A (UVA).
8-Mop is used in combination with UVA light therapy to treat severe psoriasis.
8-Mop can cause harmful effects on your vision and on your skin (premature aging or skin cancer). 8-Mop is used only for severe psoriasis that has not improved with other treatments. You must remain under the care of a doctor while taking this medicine.
8-Mop may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use 8-Mop if you are sensitive to light, if you have lens damage in your eye, or if you have had skin cancer.
8-Mop can cause harmful effects on your vision and on your skin. You must avoid natural sunlight for up to 48 hours after UVA treatment.
Oxsoralen-Ultra and 8-Mop are not equivalent medicines and may not have the same dosing schedule.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use 8-Mop if you are allergic to 8-Mop or similar medicines, or if you have:
lupus, porphyria, albinism, or other conditions that make you more sensitive to light;
a history of skin cancer (melanoma or squamous cell carcinoma); or
damage to the lenses of your eyes caused by surgery, injury, or genetic condition.
Before your UVA treatment: Do not expose your skin to sunlight for at least 24 hours before you take 8-Mop. Avoid applying sunscreen to areas of psoriasis that will be treated with UVA therapy.
You may need to have your eyes examined before you start taking 8-Mop.
To make sure 8-Mop is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart disease;
liver or kidney disease;
cataracts;
extreme sensitivity to sunlight (if you sunburn easily); or
radiation or x-ray therapy, or treatment with arsenic trioxide (Trisenox).
It is not known whether 8-Mop taken orally will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to be...
