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Ciclosporin

65 known interactions (5 severe)
3 brand names

Indications

  • Severe acute ulcerative colitis refractory to corticosteroid treatment
  • Severe active rheumatoid arthritis (administered on expert advice)
  • Severe active rheumatoid arthritis [in combination with low-dose methotrexate, when methotrexate monotherapy has been ineffective] (administered on expert advice)
  • Short-term treatment of severe atopic dermatitis where conventional therapy ineffective or inappropriate (administered on expert advice)
  • Short-term treatment of very severe atopic dermatitis where conventional therapy ineffective or inappropriate (administered on expert advice)

+ 6 more indications in the full monograph

Drug Interactions

5 SevereModerate interactions

65 drug interactions identified for Ciclosporin. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available
🤱Breastfeeding guidance available
🫘Renal impairment guidance
🫁Hepatic impairment guidance
⚠️Requires renal dose adjustment

Cautions

When used by eye Contact lens wearers—consult product literature; glaucoma—limited information available; history of ocular herpes—no information available With systemic use Elderly—monitor renal func...

Side Effects

General side-effects: Common or very common Eye inflammation Specific side-effects: Common or very common When used by eye (topical) Eye discomfort; eye disorders; vision blurred With oral use Appetit...

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Brand Names

Sandimmun(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)Panimun(IN)+ 1 more in app
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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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