Some Medications or Substances That Cause Cutaneous Photosensitivity

Category

Specific Drug or Substance

Acne medications

Isotretinoin

Analgesics

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (especially piroxicam and ketoprofen)

Antibiotics

Quinolones

Sulfonamides

Doxycycline

Trimethoprim

Antidepressants

Tricyclics

Antifungals

Griseofulvin

Antihyperglycemics

Sulfonylureas

Antimalarials

Chloroquine

Quinine

Antipsychotics

Phenothiazines

Anxiolytics

Alprazolam

Chlordiazepoxide

Chemotherapy medications

Dacarbazine

Fluorouracil (systemic or topical)

Methotrexate

Vinblastine

Diuretics

Furosemide

Thiazides

Cardiac medications

Amiodarone

Quinidine

Topical preparations*

Antibacterials (eg, chlorhexidine, hexachlorophene)

Coal tar

Fragrances

Furocoumarin-containing plants (eg, limes, celery, parsley)

Sunscreens

* There are many topical preparations. The specific substances listed are examples.

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