Warnings


What may interact with Gleolan?

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

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Gleolan?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-porphyria
-skin conditions or sensitivity
-an unusual or allergic reaction to aminolevulinic acid, porphyrins, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Gleolan?

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.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.