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AMINOLEVULINIC ACID (a MEE noe LEV ue LIN ik AS id) is a light sensitizing drug used during brain surgery to help see malignant tumors.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Take this medicine by mouth. It is given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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This medicine may interact with the following medications:
-certain diuretics, like chlorothiazide, hydrochlorothiazide, indapamide, metolazone
-certain medicines for diabetes, like glipizide or glyburide
-certain medicines for infection like griseofulvin, sulfonamides, fluoroquinolones, or tetracyclines
-certain medicines for seizures like phenytoin
-phenothiazines like chlorpromazine, mesoridazine, prochlorperazine, thioridazine
-St. John's Wort
-vitamin A and vitamin A-like medicines and creams
-vitamin E
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.
This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds/booths.
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-changes in vision
-redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin
-seizures
-trouble speaking
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-fever
-headache
-nausea, vomiting
-sensitivity to light
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.
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