tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune), any other medications, or Cremophor EL. (medlineplus.gov)
Zetia can interact with forms of cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune) that you take by mouth. (healthline.com)
This risk may be higher if you receive cyclosporine injection with other medications that decrease the activity of the immune system such as azathioprine (Imuran), cancer chemotherapy, methotrexate (Rheumatrex), sirolimus (Rapamune), and tacrolimus (Prograf). (medlineplus.gov)
Immunosuppressive3
Cyclosporine, also called cyclosporin A (CsA), was the first discovered and is the only commercially available drug in the cyclosporin category of immunosuppressive drugs. (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
As previously stated, options in immunosuppressive treatment include combination therapy, including antithymocyte globulin (ATG), cyclosporin-A (CSA), and methylprednisolone, with or without cytokine support. (medscape.com)
When used without hematopoietic growth factor in children, ATG and cyclosporine-based immunosuppressive therapy has been shown to lead to an excellent response and survival rate with low incidence of clonal evolution. (medscape.com)
Toxicity3
Furthermore, over-dosage may manifest itself as cyclosporine toxicity in the long term if over exposure continues. (advfn.com)
Keep in mind, patients taking cyclosporine should not drink grapefruit juice, as it prevents the drug from being metabolized and can lead to toxicity. (picmonic.com)
Patients also taking ciclosporin (Sandimmune) can develop kidney toxicity. (wikipedia.org)
The initial dosage of cyclosporine for an organ transplant depends on the organ and any other medications a person is taking. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Cyclosporine injection must be given under the supervision of a doctor who is experienced in treating transplant patients and prescribing medications that decrease the activity of the immune system. (medlineplus.gov)
Cyclosporine injection is used with other medications to prevent transplant rejection (attack of the transplanted organ by the immune system of the person receiving the organ) in people who have received kidney, liver, and heart transplants. (medlineplus.gov)
Cyclosporine is in a class of medications called immunosuppressants. (medlineplus.gov)
cyclosporine as alternative medications if your fistulas do not close. (free-ebooks.net)
Autoimmune2
Cyclosporine is an alternative treatment for autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriasis . (medicalnewstoday.com)
Cyclosporine is a prescription medication that doctors often use to treat autoimmune conditions such as RA and psoriasis. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Compounded ophthalmic cyclosporine drops have been used commonly in 1.0-2.0% concentrations in corn oil when Optimmune® was either commercially unavailable or owners were physically unable to apply an ointment. (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
100mg1
Consumers that have bottles from the recalled lot of Sandimmune Oral Solution (cyclosporine oral solution, USP), 100mg/mL, should contact their health care provider. (advfn.com)
Corticosteroids2
Cyclosporine does not activate collagenase, hence it is much safer for chronic use than corticosteroids, particularly in exophthalmic breeds susceptible to ocular injury. (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
In treating chronic superficial keratitis (pannus), nictitans plasmacytic conjunctivitis and pigmentary keratitis, topical cyclosporine is effective whether used with topical corticosteroids or in place of corticosteroids. (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
Fluconazole1
Terbinafine is an inhibitor of CYP4502D6 isozyme and has an effect on metabolism of desipramine, cimetidine, fluconazole, cyclosporine, rifampin and caffeine. (nih.gov)
Restasis1
An aqueous suspension of 0.05% cyclosporine (Restasis®) was developed by Allergan Pharmaceuticals for treatment of KCS in human patients. (wedgewoodpharmacy.com)
Sandimmune ® Oral Solution (cyclosporine oral solution, USP), 100 mg/mL, packaged in 50 mL bottles, is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in kidney, liver, and heart allogeneic transplants. (advfn.com)
Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant medication used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. (picmonic.com)
Doctors also use cyclosporine to help prevent the body from rejecting an organ after a solid organ transplant. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Cyclosporine is used after certain organ transplants, such as a liver or kidney transplant. (healthline.com)
Sandimmune is a brand name for the drug Cyclosporine, which is commonly used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients. (proprofs.com)
Cyclosporine is a medication that suppresses immune system function. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Receiving cyclosporine injection may increase the risk that you will develop an infection or cancer, especially lymphoma (cancer of a part of the immune system) or skin cancer. (medlineplus.gov)
Suppresses1
Cyclosporine is a cyclic polypeptide that suppresses some humoral immunity and, to a greater extent, cell-mediated immune reactions such as delayed hypersensitivity, allograft rejection, experimental allergic encephalomyelitis, and graft versus host disease for a variety of organs. (medscape.com)
Kidney1
Lab values indicative of kidney function, such as BUN and creatinine, should be monitored closely in patients taking cyclosporine, as this medication can cause severe kidney damage characterized by decreased renal blood flow and decreased glomerular filtration. (picmonic.com)
Patients4
Increased blood pressure or hypertension may occur in up to 50% of patients taking cyclosporine. (picmonic.com)
Cyclosporine injection is also sometimes used to treat Crohn's disease (a condition in which the body attacks the lining of the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fever) and to prevent rejection in patients who have received pancreas or cornea transplants. (medlineplus.gov)
Doctors may adjust the dosage for people with medical conditions that affect how well the body absorbs cyclosporine. (medicalnewstoday.com)
Oral2
EAST HANOVER, N.J. , Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Novartis is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall at the consumer level of one lot of its Sandimmune ® Oral Solution (cyclosporine oral solution, USP), 100 mg/mL in the US due to crystal formation observed in some bottles, which could potentially result in incorrect dosing. (advfn.com)
Crystallization of cyclosporine in Sandimmune Oral Solutionis likely to result in non-uniform distribution of the cyclosporine in the product, resulting in under-dosing or over-dosing. (advfn.com)
Closely1
A doctor or nurse will watch you closely while you are receiving cyclosporine injection so that you can be treated quickly if you have a serious allergic reaction. (medlineplus.gov)
Solution1
Cyclosporine injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected over 2 to 6 hours into a vein, usually by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or medical facility. (medlineplus.gov)
Therapy1
Abnormal growth of breast tissue, also called gynecomastia, may also develop in males as a result of cyclosporine therapy, although it is less common. (picmonic.com)