Cyclosporine
Cyclosporine Information
Cyclosporine Benefits & Uses
Cyclosporine is used to treat the following -
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.
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Ingredients of Cyclosporine
Cyclosporine Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cyclosporine is used -
- Abdominal Pain
- Blurred vision
- Dark colored (brown) urine
- Headache
- Chest Pain
- Cough
- Bleeding Gums
- Indigestion
- Constipation
Cyclosporine Related Warnings
Is the use of Cyclosporine safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Cyclosporine. If you are pregnant, do not take Cyclosporine without a doctor's advice.
SevereIs the use of Cyclosporine safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Cyclosporine may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Cyclosporine should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
SevereWhat is the effect of Cyclosporine on the Kidneys?
Cyclosporine rarely harms the kidneys.
MildWhat is the effect of Cyclosporine on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Cyclosporine on the liver have been reported.
MildWhat is the effect of Cyclosporine on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Cyclosporine. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
ModerateSevere 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 BP (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.
NoIs 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.
SafeIs it safe?
Yes, but consume Cyclosporine only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's adviseIs it able to treat mental disorders?
Cyclosporine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
NoCyclosporine Interactions with Food and Alcohol
Interaction between Food and Cyclosporine
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Cyclosporine and food will interact.
UnknownInteraction between Alcohol and Cyclosporine
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cyclosporine with alcohol.
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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
