Cyclosporine

What Are The Uses Of Cyclosporine?

Cyclosporine, an immunosuppressant, is used in case of organ transplant (liver, heart or kidney) to prevent implant rejection.

What Are The Side Effects Of Cyclosporine?

The most common side effects of cyclosporine are:

• A headache, vomiting.
• High blood pressure.
• Increased hair growth.
• Confusion.

Sometimes severe (but rare) side effects are:

• Liver problems.
• Increased risk of infections.
• Increased risk of lymphoma.
• May result in preterm birth.
• Kidney problems.

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Cyclosporine?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hyper sensitivity towards the drug cyclosporin or any other allergies.
• Kidney disease.
• High blood pressure.
• Cancer.
• Regular infections.
• High cholesterol levels.