Ciclosporin Capsules
Ciclosporin capsules for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. It suppresses T-lymphocyte activity by blocking a specific cell-signalling pathway.
- Category
- Autoimmune Support
- Active ingredient
- Ciclosporin
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Capsule
- Strengths
- 50mg · 100mg
A generic with the stated active ingredient and strength. The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
Supply requirements for Ciclosporin Capsules depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Ciclosporin Capsules details
- Conditions
- Rheumatoid Arthritis · Psoriasis · Organ Transplant Rejection
- Alternative names
- neoral
- Therapeutic class
- Calcineurin Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Immunosuppressant
- Contraindications
- severe renal impairment; uncontrolled hypertension; malignancies
- Minor side effects
- nausea; headache; tremor
- Moderate side effects
- renal dysfunction; hypertension; hirsutism
- Dosage forms
- Capsule
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Onset Time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ketoconazole; Rifampin; Grapefruit
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult patients.
Serious side effects
severe nephrotoxicity, requires immediate medical attention; severe systemic infections, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ciclosporin capsules for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. It suppresses T-lymphocyte activity by blocking a specific cell-signalling pathway.
Mechanism of action
Inhibits the activation of calcineurin, suppressing interleukin-2 transcription to prevent T-lymphocyte cell division.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Risk of low birth weight. Avoid unless essential. Breastfeeding: Contraindicated.
What you will receive
Ciclosporin Capsules is a generic, listed by its active ingredient, Ciclosporin.
- The maker is confirmed before dispatch.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry details.