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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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Salen safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Salen during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Salen safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Salen on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Salen will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Salen on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Salen. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Salen on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Salen. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Salen on the Heart?
Salen may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on 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?
No, you will not get addicted to Salen.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Salen does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Salen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Salen is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Salen
When consumed with certain foods, Salen may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salen
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Salen.
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