Sandimmune - Cyclosporine - Oral Solution Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Sandimmune.
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Medicinal Applications

• Cyclosporine is used to prevent or treat organ rejection in transplant patients.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is taken orally.
• Take this at the same time each day and consistently with or without food.
• To improve the taste of the oral solution, dilute it with milk, cranberry juice or orange juice.
• Transfer the prescribed amount of medication to the cup of diluent, stir well and drink as soon as possible after mixing.
• Use a glass container whenever possible.
• Otherwise use a hard plastic cup.
• Do not use styrofoam cups.
• Rinse the cup with the milk or juice 2 times and drink to assure all the medication is taken.
• Dry the outside of the dropper.
• Do not rinse it in water.
• Follow the dosing schedule for this medication carefully.
• If you were previously taking another brand of this medication, your dosing may be changed.
• Ask your doctor any questions you have about your treatment.

Other Medicinal Applications

• This medication may also be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a specific skin disorder (psoriasis), and has other uses as determined by your doctor .

Warning

• Cyclosporine reduces the body's ability to fight illness/disease (immunosuppressant), leaving patients vulnerable to infection or other problems (including cancer).
• Using additional drugs that treat organ transplant rejection may increase these tendencies.
• Certain brands of cyclosporine must not be used with other immunosuppressants.
• Cyclosporine can also cause high blood pressure and kidney problems.
• The risk of both problems increase with increasing dose and length of therapy.
• Psoriasis patients who have had certain previous treatments (for example, PUVA, UVB, coal tar, radiation therapy, methotrexate) are at increased risk to develop cancerous skin growths (malignancies).
• Therefore, cyclosporine must be given only under close medical supervision.
• Because different brands deliver different amounts of medication, do not switch brands of cyclosporine without your doctor's permission.
• Laboratory tests (for example, kidney function tests, blood tests) may be performed to monitor your progress.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use, including.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, nausea, cramps, diarrhea or headache.
• Other possible side effects include high blood pressure, increased hair growth on the face and body, acne, tremor, swollen or inflamed gums, tingling of the hands or feet.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor.
• Notify your doctor if you experience.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered.
• Do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose.
• Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Sandimmune Miscellaneous Notes

• It is important to keep regular doctor visits so your progress can be monitored.
• Laboratory tests will be done periodically while receiving this medication.

Read Before Using Sandimmune (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.

Sandimmune Storage Instructions

• Store at temperatures below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C), but do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Use opened solution within 2 months.