Aspiritab and Methoxsalen (Systemic)

• Generic Name: aspirin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aspiritab, Bayer, Arthritis Pain, Aspir 81, Aspir-Low, Bayer Childrens Aspirin, Durlaza, Ecotrin, Ecpirin, Fasprin, Halfprin, Miniprin, Bayer Low Strength, Bayer Children's, St. Joseph 81 mg Adult

• It is used to treat rheumatic fever.
• It is used to ease pain and fever.
• It is used to treat some types of arthritis.
• It is used to protect bypass grafts and stents in the heart.
• It is used to lower the chance of heart attack, stroke, and death in some people.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: methoxsalen
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  8-Mop, Oxsoralen-Ultra, Uvadex

Methoxsalen works by enhancing the body's sensitivity to ultraviolet light A (UVA).

Methoxsalen is used in combination with UVA light therapy to treat severe psoriasis.

Methoxsalen can cause harmful effects on your vision and on your skin (premature aging or skin cancer). methoxsalen is used only for severe psoriasis that has not improved with other treatments. You must remain under the care of a doctor while taking methoxsalen.

Methoxsalen may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.