CYCLOSPORINE

Overview

CYCLOSPORINE is a Schedule H drug.
Cyclosporine lowers your body’s immune system. The immune system helps your body fight infections. The immune system can also fight or "reject" a transplanted organ such as a liver or kidney. This is because the immune system treats the new organ as an invader. Cyclosporine is used to prevent organ rejection after a kidney, heart, or liver trasplant.  Cyclosporine is also used to treat severe psoriasis or severe rheumatoid arthritis.

Usage

CYCLOSPORINE is generally used to treat: Psoriasis, Rheumatoid Arthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Oral

Precautions

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. While using cyclosporine, you will need frequent blood or urine tests to be sure cyclosporine is not causing harmful effects. Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Tell your doctor at once if you develop signs of infection. Do not receive a "live" vaccine while using cyclosporine. Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Cyclosporine can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen  when you are outdoors.Monitor blood sugar regularly while taking this medication.

Common Side-Effects

CYCLOSPORINE : Abdomen Pain, Back Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Chills, Cloudy Urine With Strong Odor, Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Decreased Appetite, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fever, Head Headache, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Nervousness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Throat Soreness

Serious Side-Effects

CYCLOSPORINE : Abdomen Pain, Back Pain, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chest Pain, Chills, Cloudy Urine With Strong Odor, Cough, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Decreased Appetite, Dizziness, Drowsiness, Fever, Head Headache, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Nervousness, Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Throat Soreness

Rare Side-Effects

CYCLOSPORINE : Chest Discomfort, Constipation, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Hoarse Voice, Night Sweats, Bloody Or Red Colored Vomit, Body Excessive Sweating

Technical Classification

CYCLOSPORINE is categorized as: SELECTIVE IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS / IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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