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Leaflet CEQUA 0.9mg / ml ophthalmic drops single-dose solution
- Product code:
- W72203001
- Indicated for:
- immunosuppression
- Route of administration:
- ophthalmic
- Substance:
- cyclosporine (immunosuppressant)
- ATC
- S01XA18 — Sensory organs | Other ophthalmologicals
Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation and to treat autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or severe psoriasis. It works by inhibiting T-lymphocyte activity, reducing the immune response.
The medication is administered orally or intravenously, as directed by a doctor. It is important for patients to undergo regular check-ups to monitor kidney function and blood cyclosporine levels.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as high blood pressure, kidney dysfunction, or infections. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include high blood pressure, kidney dysfunction, tremors, and hypertrichosis. In rare cases, severe reactions such as liver toxicity or serious infections may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
The medication is administered orally or intravenously, as directed by a doctor. It is important for patients to undergo regular check-ups to monitor kidney function and blood cyclosporine levels.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as high blood pressure, kidney dysfunction, or infections. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms.
Common side effects include high blood pressure, kidney dysfunction, tremors, and hypertrichosis. In rare cases, severe reactions such as liver toxicity or serious infections may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
General data about CEQUA 0.9mg / ml
- Substance:
- cyclosporine
- Product code:
- W72203001
- Concentration:
- 0.9mg / ml
- Pharmaceutical form:
- ophthalmic drops single-dose solution
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- S — Medicines dispensed with a restricted medical prescription, reserved for use in certain specialized fields.
Pharmaceutical forms available for cyclosporine
Concentrations available for cyclosporine
- 0.9mg/ml
- 100mg
- 100mg/ml
- 10mg
- 1mg/ml
- 25mg
- 50mg
- 50mg/ml
Precautions:
Avoid live vaccines
Avoid live vaccines during treatment if contraindicated.
Immunosuppression / infection risk
This medicine may increase the risk of infections.
Narrow therapeutic index
The dose must be followed strictly.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Requires periodic laboratory tests
Periodic laboratory tests may be required during treatment.
Breastfeeding warning
Use during breastfeeding only on medical advice.
Pregnancy warning
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.