Neoral
This medication is intended to support the immune system and is indicated to alleviate risks associated with organ transplant rejection.
Strengths: 25 · 100mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Capimune
- Therapeutic class
Immunosuppressant
- Pharmacological class
Calcineurin inhibitor
- Minor side effects
tremor; fatigue; nausea
- Moderate side effects
hypertension; hirsutism; renal impairment
- Dosage forms
Capsule, soft
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Novartis
- Onset Time
1–2 weeks
- Duration
Continuous
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
grapefruit; st. john's wort; tacrolimus; ketoconazole
- Age restrictions
Dose adjustment required for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if strictly necessary. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Contraindications
hypersensitivity to cyclosporine; uncontrolled hypertension; malignancy; impaired renal function
Precautions and warnings
requires regular monitoring of blood levels; avoid excessive sun exposure; do not substitute with generic cyclosporine without advice
Serious side effects
nephrotoxicity — requires immediate medical attention; skin malignancy — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This medication is intended to support the immune system and is indicated to alleviate risks associated with organ transplant rejection.
Mechanism of action
Cyclosporine is a potent immunosuppressive agent that selectively inhibits the production and release of interleukin-2 by T-lymphocytes. This blocks the activation of T-cells, preventing the body from rejecting transplanted organs and suppressing autoimmune activity.
Neoral
This medication is intended to support the immune system and is indicated to alleviate risks associated with organ transplant rejection.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Cyclosporine
- Listed indication(s): Transplant Rejection, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis
Usually available as
- 20 tablets - 25 mg641-25-mg-3675
- 20 tablets - 100 mg641-100-mg-1310