What is cyclosporin?
cyclosporin is a drug used to suppress the function of the immune system. This medicine may be necessary after organs transplantation or when the immune system exaggerates to fearless stimuli. The use of cyclosporin may increase the risk of human cancer, especially in skin or lymph nodes. It should only be taken under the guidance and guidance of the doctor.
There are two types of cyclosporin: the original version and variety called "Cyclosporin (modified)" that was designed to be more easily absorbed. It is important that the patient uses only the type of cyclosporin that has been prescribed. The drug can be used in the form of a pill or in liquid suspension and is absorbed into the body through the stomach lining. The drug is sold under a number of different brands.
The most common use of this drug is to prevent the patient from rejecting a transplanted kidney, liver or heart. The normal immune system often attacks the transplanted organization immediately does not recognize it as a functional part of the body. Use of immune suppressing drugs,Including cyclosporin, the patient can help the body adapt to the presence of a new organ. Cyclosporin is also used to treat psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. In both of these conditions, drugs are used only after unsuccessful treatments.
It is important to take this medicine exactly as prescribed. It is usually used at the same dose at regular intervals, which keeps the drug levels constant throughout the day. The doctor can prescribe more or fewer medicines to each patient and can be treated at the end of the regime.
There are many side effects that can be experienced when using cyclosporin, including headaches, depression, sleep difficulty, gastrointestinal effects, increased hair growth, flushing, shaking and unexplained pain. The serious side effects that must be reported immediately to doctors include seizures, swelling, changes in behavior, confusion and loss of consciousness. In addition to these side effects, CY canClosporin to increase the risk of the patient to develop certain types of cancer.
When using cyclosporin, it may be necessary to avoid potassium -rich foods. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice should also be avoided when taking this medicine. There may also be serious interactions with other medicines, so it is important that a doctor or pharmacist realizes any other drugs that the patient is currently taking.