If you are taking any of the drugs listed below, please read the comments section of the table carefully.
Drug Type
Specific Group or Common Name
Comments
Anti-Arthritic
Gold 50 or Ridaura
If YES, the treatment cannot be administered
Anti- Arthritic or Immunosuppressant
Azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan)
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Anti Arrythmic
Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), Aratac
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
-
Quinidine
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Antibiotics
Fluoroquinolones: Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), Levofloxacin (Levaquin), Lomefloxacin (Maxaquin),Norfloxacin (Noroxin), Ofloxacin (Floxin)
Tetracyclines: Demeclocycline (Declomycin), Doxycycline (Vibramycin), Minocycline (Minocin), Oxytetracycline(Terramycin)
Others: Azithromycin (Zithromax), Capreomycin (Capastat), Ceftazidime (Fortaz),cycloserine (Seromycin),Metronidazole (Flagyl), nalidixic acid (NegGram), pyrazinamide, sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim (Bactrim)
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Anti-Cancer
Bexarotene (Targretin), Capecitabine (Xeloda), Dacarbazine (DTIC), Epirubicin (Ellence), Fluorouracil (5-FU), Interferon alfa (Intron A, Alferon-N), Methotrexate (Mexate), Pentostatin (Nipent), Procarbazine (Matulane), Tretinoin, oral (Vesanoid), Vinblastine (Velban, Velbe)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is between a 1 /100 and 5/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered
Anticonvulsants
Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Felbamate (Felbatol), Gabapentin (Neurontin), Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), Topiramate (Topamax), Valproic acid (Depakene)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Antifungals
Flucytosine (Ancobon), Griseofulvin (Fulvicin, GrisPEG), Terconazole (Terazol) Voriconazole (VFEND)
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Antihistamines
Cetirizine (Zyrtec), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Loratadine (Claritin), Promethazine (Phenergan)
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Antihypertensives
Captopril (Capoten), Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac), Enalapril (Vasotec), Nifedipine (Procardia), Sotalol (Betapace)
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Antimalarial
Chloroquine (Aralen), Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), Pyrimethamine (Daraprim), Pyrimethamine/sulfadoxine (Fansidar), Quinine
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days
Antipsychotics
Phenothiazines: Chlorpromazine (Thorazine), Fluphenazine (Prolixin), Perphenazine (Trilafon), Prochlorperazine (Compazine), Thioridazine (Mellaril), Trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is between a 2/100 and 3/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Antiretroviral
Ritonavir (Norvir), Saquinavir (Fortovase,Invirase), Zalcitabine (Hivid)
If YES, it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. If YES, it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is approximately a 2/100 chance of a light reaction.
Antiviral
Amantadine (Symmetrel), Acyclovir (Zovirax)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is approximately a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Cardiovascular
Thiazide diuretics: Bendroflumethiazide (Corzide), Chlorthalidone (Thalitone), Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide), Hydroflumethiazide (Diucardin), Indapamide (Lozol), Methyclothiazide (Enduron), Metolazone (Zaroxolyn), Polythiazide (Renese)
Diuretics, Other: Furosemide (Lasix), Triamterene (Dyrenium)
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Lipid regulators Other
Fenofibrate (Tricor)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Non-steroidal antiinflammatory (NSAIDs) Analgesics
Diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), Naproxen (Anaprox)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a <1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 1 day, then the treatment can be administered.
Sedatives
Alprazolam (Xanax), Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Zaleplon (Sonata), Zolpidem (Ambien)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Statins
Fluvastatin (Lescol), Lovastatin (Mevacor), Pravastatin (Pravachol), Simvastatin (Zocor)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a <0.5/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Skin agents (acne)
Isotretinoin (Accutane, Roaccutane) Tretinoin topical (Renova, Retin-A) Tazarotene (Tazorac)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is between a 5/100 and a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Skin agents (hair)
Coal tar, Minoxidil (Rogaine)
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is <0.5/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Drug Type
Anti-Arthritic
Specific Group or Common Name
Gold 50 or Ridaura
Comments
If YES, the treatment cannot be administered
Drug Type
Anti- Arthritic or Immunosuppressant
Specific Group or Common Name
Azathioprine (Imuran, Azasan)
Comments
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Drug Type
Anti Arrythmic
Specific Group or Common Name
Amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), Aratac
Comments
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Drug Type
-
Specific Group or Common Name
Quinidine
Comments
f YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Drug Type
Antibiotics
Specific Group or Common Name
Fluoroquinolones: Ciprofloxacin (Cipro), Levofloxacin (Levaquin), Lomefloxacin (Maxaquin),Norfloxacin (Noroxin), Ofloxacin (Floxin)
Tetracyclines: Demeclocycline (Declomycin), Doxycycline (Vibramycin), Minocycline (Minocin), Oxytetracycline(Terramycin)
Others: Azithromycin (Zithromax), Capreomycin (Capastat), Ceftazidime (Fortaz),cycloserine (Seromycin),Metronidazole (Flagyl), nalidixic acid (NegGram), pyrazinamide, sulfamethoxazole/ trimethoprim (Bactrim)
Comments
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Drug Type
Anti-Cancer
Specific Group or Common Name
Bexarotene (Targretin), Capecitabine (Xeloda), Dacarbazine (DTIC), Epirubicin (Ellence), Fluorouracil (5-FU), Interferon alfa (Intron A, Alferon-N), Methotrexate (Mexate), Pentostatin (Nipent), Procarbazine (Matulane), Tretinoin, oral (Vesanoid), Vinblastine (Velban, Velbe)
Comments
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is between a 1 /100 and 5/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered
Drug Type
Anticonvulsants
Specific Group or Common Name
Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Felbamate (Felbatol), Gabapentin (Neurontin), Lamotrigine (Lamictal), Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal), Topiramate (Topamax), Valproic acid (Depakene)
Comments
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Drug Type
Antifungals
Specific Group or Common Name
Flucytosine (Ancobon), Griseofulvin (Fulvicin, GrisPEG), Terconazole (Terazol) Voriconazole (VFEND)
Comments
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Drug Type
Antihistamines
Specific Group or Common Name
Cetirizine (Zyrtec), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), Loratadine (Claritin), Promethazine (Phenergan)
Comments
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Drug Type
Antihypertensives
Specific Group or Common Name
Captopril (Capoten), Diltiazem (Cardizem, Tiazac), Enalapril (Vasotec), Nifedipine (Procardia), Sotalol (Betapace)
Comments
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Drug Type
Antimalarial
Specific Group or Common Name
Chloroquine (Aralen), Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), Pyrimethamine (Daraprim), Pyrimethamine/sulfadoxine (Fansidar), Quinine
Comments
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days
Drug Type
Antipsychotics
Specific Group or Common Name
Phenothiazines:Chlorpromazine (Thorazine), Fluphenazine (Prolixin), Perphenazine (Trilafon), Prochlorperazine (Compazine), Thioridazine (Mellaril), Trifluoperazine (Stelazine)
Comments
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is between a 2/100 and 3/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Drug Type
Antiretroviral
Specific Group or Common Name
Ritonavir (Norvir), Saquinavir (Fortovase,Invirase), Zalcitabine (Hivid)
Comments
If YES, it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment. If YES, it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is approximately a 2/100 chance of a light reaction.
Drug Type
Antiviral
Specific Group or Common Name
Amantadine (Symmetrel), Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Comments
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is approximately a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Drug Type
Cardiovascular
Specific Group or Common Name
Thiazide diuretics:Bendroflumethiazide (Corzide), Chlorthalidone (Thalitone), Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide), Hydroflumethiazide (Diucardin), Indapamide (Lozol), Methyclothiazide (Enduron), Metolazone (Zaroxolyn), Polythiazide (Renese)
Diuretics, Other:Furosemide (Lasix), Triamterene (Dyrenium)
Comments
If YES, the treatment can be administered as long as the medication has not been taken within the last 5 days.
Drug Type
Lipid regulators Other
Specific Group or Common Name
Fenofibrate (Tricor)
Comments
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Drug Type
Non-steroidal antiinflammatory (NSAIDs) Analgesics
Specific Group or Common Name
Diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam), Naproxen (Anaprox)
Comments
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a <1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 1 day, then the treatment can be administered.
Drug Type
Sedatives
Specific Group or Common Name
Alprazolam (Xanax), Chlordiazepoxide (Librium), Zaleplon (Sonata), Zolpidem (Ambien)
Comments
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a 1/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Drug Type
Statins
Specific Group or Common Name
Fluvastatin (Lescol), Lovastatin (Mevacor), Pravastatin (Pravachol), Simvastatin (Zocor)
Comments
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is a <0.5/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Drug Type
Skin agents (acne)
Specific Group or Common Name
Isotretinoin (Accutane, Roaccutane) Tretinoin topical (Renova, Retin-A) Tazarotene (Tazorac)
Comments
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is between a 5/100 and a 10/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
Drug Type
Skin agents (hair)
Specific Group or Common Name
Coal tar, Minoxidil (Rogaine)
Comments
If YES, and the client is currently on the medication it is at the discretion of the client as to whether they commence the treatment.
There is <0.5/100 chance of a light reaction.
If the client has stopped taking the medication for ≥ 5days then the treatment can be administered.
