Methoxsalen injection and Thyrolar-1

• 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 injection is used with UVA light therapy to treat skin lesions caused by cutaneous T-cell lymphoma (CTCL). Methoxsalen treats only the skin symptoms of CTCL but does not treat lymphoma.

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

• Generic Name: liotrix
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Thyrolar-1, Thyrolar-1/2, Thyrolar-1/4, Thyrolar-2, Thyrolar-3, Thyrolar

Thyrolar-1 is a man-made form of a hormone that is normally produced by your thyroid gland to regulate the body's energy and metabolism. This medicine is given when the thyroid does not produce enough of this hormone on its own.

Thyrolar-1 treats hypothyroidism (low thyroid hormone). This medicine is also used to treat or prevent goiter (enlarged thyroid gland), and is also given as part of a medical tests for thyroid disorders.

Thyrolar-1 should not be used to treat obesity or weight problems.

Thyrolar-1 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.