, elderly) the identification of the responsible drug can be challenging
There are two distinct
Photosensitivity: Try to avoid staying in direct sunlight for too long Drug‐induced photosensitivity, the development of phototoxic or photoallergic reactions due to pharmaceuticals and subsequent exposure to ultraviolet or visible light, is an adverse effect of growing interest
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large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
Doxycycline is a broad-spectrum bacteriostatic agent (antibiotic) synthetically derived from a naturally occurring tetracycline produced by Streptomyces species bacteria known as oxytetracycline; it is a member of the tetracycline class of antibiotics (Kundu et al
Tetracyclines should be taken with a full glass (8 ounces) of water to prevent irritation of the esophagus (tube between the throat and stomach) or stomach
The goal of pharmacotherapy for drug-induced photosensitivity is to reduce morbidity and to prevent complications