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Brand Name : Sandimmune
Generic Name : Cyclosporine

Overview (Source: MedicineNet)
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Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before taking cyclosporine or cyclosporine (modified), tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to cyclosporine, cyclosporine (modified), any other medications, or any of the inactive ingredients in cyclosporine or cyclosporine (modified) capsules or solution. Ask your pharmacist for a list of the inactive ingredients. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking, or plan to take. Be sure to mention the medications listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section and any of the following: acyclovir (Zovirax); allopurinol (Zyloprim); amiodarone (Cordarone); angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), moexipril (Univasc), perindopril (Aceon), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), and trandolapril (Mavik); angiotensin II receptor antagonists such as candesartan (Atacand), eprosartan (Teveten), irbesartan (Avapro), losartan (Cozaar), olmesartan (Benicar), telmisartan (Micardis), and valsartan (Diovan); certain antifungal medications such as fluconazole (Diflucan), and itraconazole (Sporanox); azithromycin (Zithromax); bromocriptine (Parlodel); calcium channel blockers such as diltiazem (Cardizem), nicardipine (Cardene), and verapamil (Calan); carbamazepine (Tegretol); cholesterol-lowering medications (statins) such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastat ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Cyclosporine and cyclosporine (modified) may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: headache; diarrhea; heartburn; gas; increased hair growth on the face, arms, or back; growth of extra tissue on the gums; acne; flushing; uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body; burning or tingling in the hands, arms, feet, or legs; muscle or joint pain; cramps; pain or pressure in the face; ear problems; breast enlargement in men; depression; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, or those listed in the IMPORTANT WARNING section, call your doctor immediately: unusual bleeding or bruising; pale skin; yellowing of the skin or eyes; seizures; loss of consciousness; changes in behavior or mood; difficulty controlling body movements; changes in vision; confusion; rash; purple blotches on the skin; swelling of the hands, arms, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Cyclosporine and cyclosporine (modified) may cause other side effects. Talk to your doctor if you experience unusual problems while taking either medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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Further Reading on sandimmune
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis: Finding the Right Medication for You ( WebMD )
    This article discusses new drugs that can short-circuit rheumatoid arthritis...like fever and chills. DMARDs include: Azathioprine (Imuran) Cyclosporine (Neoral and Sandimmune ) Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan...
  • Psoriatic Arthritis ( WebMD )
    Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease in which a person has both psoriasis and arthritis...and kidney function on a regular basis while on this medicine. Cyclosporine ( Sandimmune , Neoral) – This...
  • Medication Monitoring ( WebMD )
    Medication monitoring measures the level of a medication in the blood to make sure the dosage of ...the body from rejecting an organ transplant, such as cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune , SangCya). A...
  • Pustular Psoriasis ( WebMD )
    Information on pustular psoriasis , an uncommon form of psoriasis characterized by clearly defined ,...kidney function on a regular basis while on this medicine. Cyclosporine ( Sandimmune , Neoral) – This...

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