Ciclosporin
Written By Dr. Anuj SainiLast updated 20 Jun 2023 | 07:36 AM (UTC)
Ciclosporin Uses
Ciclosporin is used for prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, bone marrow transplantation, nephrotic syndrome, uveitis and Atopic dermatitis.
How Ciclosporin works
Ciclosporin is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing your body’s immune response.
Common side effects of Ciclosporin
Headache, High blood pressure, Renal dysfunction, Tremors, Increased glucose level in blood, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Acne, Decreased white blood cell count, Increased levels of blood fat, Decreased appetite, Increased uric acid level in blood, Electrolyte imbalance, Convulsion, Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk), Gastrointestinal disturbance, Gingival hyperplasia, Stomach ulcer, Abnormal liver function, Excessive hair growth on face, Hypertrichosis (excessive hair growth), Muscle cramp, Muscle pain, Fever, Fatigue
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Panimun Bioral
Panacea Biotec Pharma Ltd
₹176 to ₹6722
5 variant(s)
Psorid
Eris Lifesciences Ltd
₹147 to ₹4230
4 variant(s)
Iminoral
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹135 to ₹4230
4 variant(s)
Cyclomune
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
₹460 to ₹500
3 variant(s)
Hydroeyes
Lupin Ltd
₹210 to ₹318
3 variant(s)
Nano Tears
Sunways India Pvt Ltd
₹381 to ₹439
2 variant(s)
Cyclophil ME
Eris Lifesciences Ltd
₹147 to ₹4230
4 variant(s)
Cyclodrop
Zydus Cadila
₹397 to ₹397
1 variant(s)
Arpimune ME
RPG Life Sciences Ltd
₹124 to ₹3550
6 variant(s)
Cyclo Tears
Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹332 to ₹332
1 variant(s)
Expert advice for Ciclosporin
- Ciclosporin is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients.
- It is also used to treat arthritis and immune disorders of the eyes, lungs, muscles, skin, nerves, and blood vessels.
- It may take 3 to 4 months for the medication to work. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the levels of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience unexplained bruising or bleeding, sore throat, mouth ulcers, fever or general illness.
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day to help with your kidney function.
- Do not stop taking Ciclosporin without talking to your doctor first.



