some drugs make patients more sensitive to the sun

July 2012

With summer in full swing, people often get caught by surprise when some drugs make patients more sensitive to the sun.

Over 200 drugs can possibly lead to "photosensitive" reactions.

Some people develop an exaggerated sunburn within minutes of sun exposure. Others can have an allergic-like reaction a day or two later.

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Table of Contents

Neurology & Pain Many hydrocodone/acetaminophen products will disappear
Osteoporosis more opportunities to prevent mix-ups with osteoporosis meds
Parkinson's Disease Neupro (NU-pro, rotigotine) patches will be back on your shelves
Pediatrics more emphasis on the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes in CHILDREN
Automated Dispensing avoiding mishaps when using automated dispensing devices (Parata, ScriptPro, etc)
Antibiotics Techs will continue to be challenged by "cephalosporin" antibiotic Rxs
Vitamins & Minerals whether they should STOP taking calcium and vitamin D supplements
Rheumatoid Arthritis Many patients with rheumatoid arthritis will end up taking multiple meds
Elderly Patients "H2-blocker" stomach acid reducers (Zantac, Pepcid, etc) might be inappropriate for elderly patients
Probiotics whether probiotics work for antibiotic-associated diarrhea
Migraine whether Botox and various supplements work to prevent migraines
Photosensitivity some drugs make patients more sensitive to the sun