title: Photosensitivity associated with carprofen (Imadyl).
abstract: Photodermatitis from Carprofen in 3 patients was reported. The absorbance spectrum of Carprofen revealed maximum absorbance at UVB range. The clinical presentation in the 3 patients suggested that a phototoxic mechanism may be responsible.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002227:Carbazoles / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced*
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D002227:Carbazoles; C007005:carprofen