Drugs that are pharmacologically inactive but when exposed to ultraviolet radiation or sunlight are converted to their active metabolite to produce a beneficial reaction affecting the diseased tissue. These compounds can be administered topically or systemically and have been used therapeutically to treat psoriasis and various types of neoplasms.
Also Known As:
Photosensitizers; Photosensitizing Effect; Photosensitizing Effects; Agent, Photosensitizing; Agents, Photosensitizing; Effect, Photosensitizing; Effects, Photosensitizing; Photosensitizer; Photosensitizing Agent