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About Restasis Ophthalmic Emulsion (0.4ml each)

CICLOSPORIN belongs to the class of medicine called 'immunosuppressant' that helps to reduce the pain/inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis conditions and is also used to treat severe psoriasis. Besides this, it also prevents organ rejection after a kidney, heart, or liver transplant. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue) that leads to joint pain and damage. Psoriasis is a long-lasting, inflammatory skin illness. It is not infectious but has a tendency to run in families. 

CICLOSPORIN contains 'cyclosporine' that works by reducing the function of the cells, causing inflammation, especially in the joint tissues thereby decreasing pain, and inflammation, and slowing down the joint damage and disease progression over time. Besides this, after an organ transplant, your body will try to attack the new organ as it sees it as foreign. CICLOSPORIN helps stop your body from rejecting a new organ by suppressing your immune system. 

Take CICLOSPORIN as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take CICLOSPORIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical conditions. You may experience headaches, vomiting nausea, high blood pressure, increased growth of hair, loss of appetite (feeling unwell and upset stomach), kidney disease, and diarrhea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition effectually, continue taking CICLOSPORIN for as long as your doctor has prescribed. To avoid recurring symptoms, do not stop it midway. Before taking CICLOSPORIN to inform your doctor if you have any allergy, kidney disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, and any type of cancer. Do not take CICLOSPORIN if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. CICLOSPORIN should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medicines to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Uses of Restasis Ophthalmic Emulsion (0.4ml each)

Rheumatoid arthritis, Immunosuppressant therapy after organ (liver, kidney, and heart) transplant, and psoriasis (a skin disease that causes itchy and dry patches).

Medicinal Benefits of Restasis Ophthalmic Emulsion (0.4ml each)

CICLOSPORIN belongs to the class of medicine called 'immunosuppressant' that helps to reduce the pain/inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis conditions and is also used to treat severe psoriasis. Besides this, it also prevents organ rejection after a kidney, heart, or liver transplant. CICLOSPORIN contains 'cyclosporine' that works by reducing the function of the cells, causing inflammation, especially in the joint tissues thereby decreasing pain, and inflammation, and slowing down the joint damage and disease progression over time. Besides this, after an organ transplant, your body will try to attack the new organ as it sees it as foreign. CICLOSPORIN helps stop your body from rejecting a new organ by suppressing your immune system. 

Directions for Use

Based on your medical condition, your doctor will prescribe how long you need to take CICLOSPORIN. Take CICLOSPORIN exactly as prescribed by the doctor. Do not take more than the prescribed dose. The tablet form of CICLOSPORIN should be swallowed as a whole with a glass of water; do not break or chew the tablet.

Side Effects of Restasis Ophthalmic Emulsion (0.4ml each)

• Headache
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• High blood pressure
• Increased growth of hair
• Loss of appetite (feeling unwell and upset stomach)
• Kidney disease
• Diarrhea.

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For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take CICLOSPORIN if you are allergic to any immunosuppressant medicines or Cyclosporine. Let your doctor know before using CICLOSPORIN if you have liver or kidney problems, high blood pressure, low levels of magnesium, and high levels of potassium. CICLOSPORIN may make you more susceptible to infections; consult your doctor if you develop any signs of severe conditions such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding, or bruising. Before taking CICLOSPORIN to inform your doctor if you have any type of cancer. Do not take CICLOSPORIN if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. CICLOSPORIN should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medicines to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

CICLOSPORIN may have interaction with other immunosuppressant medicines (tacrolimus), anti-gout (thiopurine), water pills/diuretics (amiloride, spironolactone), blood pressure-lowering pills (aliskiren), cholesterol-lowering pills (atorvastatin, pitavastatin, simvastatin). antibiotics (such as erythromycin or azithromycin), antifungals (voriconazole, itraconazole), medicines used for heart problems or high blood pressure (diltiazem, verapamil, amiodarone), used to treat menstrual problems (danazol), medicines used to treat gout (allopurinol), used to treat hepatitis C (colchicine, telaprevir).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

 CICLOSPORIN may cause interactions with disease conditions such as high blood pressure, liver, and kidney disease.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

You are recommended to avoid alcohol consumption while taking CICLOSPORIN. It could lead to increased dizziness and drowsiness.

PREGNANCY

It is not known whether this CICLOSPORIN will harm an unborn baby. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

BREAST FEEDING

It is not recommended to take CICLOSPORIN while you are breastfeeding. CICLOSPORIN passes into breast milk.

DRIVING

CICLOSPORIN contains alcohol. This may affect your ability to drive and use machines.

LIVER

Take CICLOSPORIN only after the doctor's prescription, especially if you are dealing with Liver diseases/conditions as your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

KIDNEY

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment before taking CICLOSPORIN.