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Levulan Kerastick (Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride) - Summary

 


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Levulan® Kerastick®
(aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution, 20%
For Topical Use Only
Not for Opthalmic Use

LEVULAN® KERASTICK® (aminolevulinic acid HCl) for Topical Solution, 20%, contains the hydrochloride salt of aminolevulinic acid (ALA), an endogenous 5-carbon aminoketone. Aminolevulinic acid HCl (ALA HCl) is a white to off-white, odorless crystalline solid that is very soluble in water, slightly soluble in methanol and ethanol, and practically insoluble in chloroform, hexane and mineral oil.

The LEVULAN KERASTICK for Topical Solution plus blue light illumination using the BLU-U Blue Light Photodynamic Therapy Illuminator is indicated for the treatment of minimally to moderately thick actinic keratoses (Grade 1 or 2, see table 2 for definition) of the face or scalp.


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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS RELATED TO LEVULAN KERASTICK

Media Articles Related to Levulan Kerastick (Aminolevulinic Acid)

aminolevulinic acid solution applicator-topical, Levulan
Source: MedicineNet Actinic Keratosis Specialty [2005.03.02]

Understanding Actinic Keratosis
Source: MedicineNet Actinic Keratosis Specialty [2008.09.18]

Keratosis Pilaris
Source: MedicineNet Acne Specialty [2008.08.06]

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Published Studies Related to Levulan Kerastick (Aminolevulinic Acid)

Study of protoporphyrin IX (PpIX) pharmacokinetics after topical application of 5-aminolevulinic acid in urethral condylomata acuminata. [2007.09]

In-vivo kinetics of inhaled 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced protoporphyrin IX fluorescence in bronchial tissue. [2007.04.19]

Clinically relevant reduction in risk of recurrence of superficial bladder cancer using 5-aminolevulinic acid-induced fluorescence diagnosis: 8-year results of prospective randomized study. [2007.04]

Fractionated illumination significantly improves the response of superficial basal cell carcinoma to aminolevulinic acid photodynamic therapy. [2006.12]

Fluorescence-guided surgery with 5-aminolevulinic acid for resection of malignant glioma: a randomised controlled multicentre phase III trial. [2006.05]

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Clinical Trials Related to Levulan Kerastick (Aminolevulinic Acid)

Fluorescence-Guided Resection of Malignant Gliomas With 5-Aminolevulinic Acid [Completed]

Treatment of Oral Premalignant Lesions With 5-ALA PDT [Recruiting]

Photodynamic Therapy Using Topical Aminolevulinic Acid in Treating Patients With Actinic Keratosis [Recruiting]

Topical Aminolevulinic Acid in Patients With Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer [Not yet recruiting]

Imaging Procedure Using Aminolevulinic Acid in Finding Residual Tumor in Patients With Grade IV Malignant Astrocytoma Who Are Undergoing Surgery [Recruiting]

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Page last updated: 2008-09-18

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