5-Methoxypsoralen [bergapten]

topical
Terms

5-methoxypsoralen
Pentaderm

 

5-Methoxy Psoralen
Bergapten
Pentaderm

Definition

A linear furanocoumarin that has phototoxic and anti-inflammatory properties, with effects similar to METHOXSALEN. It is used in PUVA THERAPY for the treatment of PSORIASIS.

DUI
D000078223 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0079571
History note
2019 (1980)
Public note
2019; 5-METHOXYPSORALEN was indexed under METHOXSALEN/analogs & derivatives 1992-2018; and under METHOXSALEN 1980-1991

D Chemicals and Drugs
D03.383.663 Pyrans 43
D03.383.663.283 Benzopyrans 62
D03.383.663.283.446 Coumarins 242
D03.383.663.283.446.794 Furocoumarins 34
D03.383.663.283.446.794.200 Ficusin 2
D03.383.663.283.446.794.300 Khellin 4
D03.383.663.283.446.794.500 Methoxsalen 8
D03.383.663.283.446.794.688 5-Methoxypsoralen
D03.383.663.283.446.794.875 Trioxsalen
D03.633.100.150 Benzopyrans 62
D03.633.100.150.446 Coumarins 242
D03.633.100.150.446.794 Furocoumarins 34
D03.633.100.150.446.794.200 Ficusin 2
D03.633.100.150.446.794.300 Khellin 4
D03.633.100.150.446.794.500 Methoxsalen 8
D03.633.100.150.446.794.688 5-Methoxypsoralen
D03.633.100.150.446.794.875 Trioxsalen
D03.633.300.770 Furocoumarins 34
D03.633.300.770.200 Ficusin 2
D03.633.300.770.300 Khellin 4
D03.633.300.770.500 Methoxsalen 8
D03.633.300.770.688 5-Methoxypsoralen
D03.633.300.770.875 Trioxsalen