Uvadex
Uvadex (pronounced: yoo-va-dex) is a medication used in the treatment of certain skin conditions, such as psoriasis and vitiligo. It is also used in combination with photopheresis for the treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
Etymology
The term "Uvadex" is a brand name, derived from "UVA" (referring to ultraviolet A light, which is used in photopheresis treatment) and "dex", a common suffix in pharmaceutical naming.
Usage
Uvadex is used in a medical procedure called photopheresis. In this procedure, the patient's blood is treated with Uvadex and then exposed to UVA light. This process is believed to stimulate the immune system to attack abnormal cells.
Related Terms
- Photopheresis: A medical procedure in which the patient's blood is treated with a photosensitizing agent and then exposed to UVA light.
- Psoriasis: A chronic skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches of skin.
- Vitiligo: A condition in which the skin loses its pigment cells, resulting in discolored patches.
- Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma: A type of cancer that begins in the white blood cells and attacks the skin.
See Also
- Methoxsalen: The active ingredient in Uvadex.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Uvadex
- Wikipedia's article - Uvadex
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