Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressive remedy that works by controlling the body’s defense system, which is used to prevent rejection of transplanted organs or to treat certain autoimmune diseases such as nephrotic syndrome, for example.
Cyclosporin can be found commercially under the names Sandimmun or Sandimmun Neoral or Sigmasporin and can be purchased from pharmacies in capsule form or drinkable solution.
The price of Cyclosporin varies between 90 and 500 reais
Cyclosporin is indicated to prevent rejection of transplanted organs and to treat autoimmune diseases such as intermediate or posterior uveitis, Beheet uveitis, severe atopic dermatitis, severe eczema, severe psoriasis, severe rheumatoid arthritis and nephrotic syndrome.
The method of use of Ciclosporin should be indicated by the doctor, depending on the disease to be treated. However, ingestion of Cyclosporin capsules should not be done with grapefruit juice, as this may alter the effect of the medicine.
Side effects of cyclosporine include loss of appetite, increased blood sugar, tremors, headache, high blood pressure, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, excessive hair growth in the body and face, seizures, numbness or tingling, stomach ulcer, acne, fever, generalized swelling, low red and white blood cell levels, low blood platelet levels, low blood platelet levels , high levels of fat in the blood, high levels of uric acid or potassium in the blood, low levels of magnesium in the blood, migraine, inflammation of the pancreas, tumors or other cancers, mainly skin, confusion, disorientation, personality changes, restlessness, insomnia, paralysis of all or part of the body, stiff neck and lack of coordination.
Cyclosporine is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to formula components. The use of this remedy in patients who have or have had problems related to alcohol, epilepsy, liver problems, pregnancy, lactation and children should be done only under the direction of the doctor.
If cyclosporine is used to treat autoimmune diseases, it should not be used in patients with kidney problems, with the exception of nephrotic syndrome, uncontrolled infections, any type of cancer, uncontrolled hypertension.