Cyclosporine Benefits & Uses

Cyclosporine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Psoriasis (Read More - Home remedies for psoriasis)
Dry Eye Syndrome

Cyclosporine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1.25 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1.25 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Psoriasis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1.25 mg/kg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cyclosporine Related Warnings

Is the use of Cyclosporine safe for pregnant women?

Cyclosporine can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Cyclosporine safe during breastfeeding?

Cyclosporine should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Cyclosporine on the Kidneys?

Cyclosporine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cyclosporine on the Liver?

Cyclosporine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cyclosporine on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Cyclosporine. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Cyclosporine with Other Drugs

Cyclosporine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Cyclosporine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cyclosporine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
High Uric Acid Levels in the Blood

Frequently asked Questions about Cyclosporine

Is this Cyclosporine habit forming or addictive?

Cyclosporine is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Cyclosporine does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cyclosporine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cyclosporine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cyclosporine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cyclosporine

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Cyclosporine together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cyclosporine

Information about the interaction of Cyclosporine and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

See all substitutes for Cyclosporine

Iminoral 100 Capsule - ₹567
Iminoral 50 Capsule - ₹291
Sandimmun Neoral 50 Mg Capsule (50) - ₹1890
Sandimmun Neoral 50 Mg Capsule (1) - ₹270
Sandimmun Neoral 100 Mg Capsule (50) - ₹4997
Sandimmun Neoral 25 Mg Capsule (50) - ₹987
Iminoral 25 Capsule - ₹94
Cyclosporine Capsule - ₹306
Grafotas 100 Capsule - ₹368

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sandimmune® (cyclosporine)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 879-881

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 377-380

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