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Neoral® ,

Cyclosporine

Disease
Ulcerative colitis ,
Drug Class
Immunomodulators
Delivery Method
oral
Oral or
Brand name:
Neoral® ,
Drug name:
Cyclosporine
Recommendations for pregnancy

Low risk

Recommendations for breastfeeding

Limited human data: potential toxicity

Most common side effects

Headache; diarrhea; heartburn; gas; increased hair growth; acne; flushing; shaking of a part of your body that you cannot control; burning or tingling in the hands, arms, feet, or legs; muscle or joint pain; cramps.

Other

Avoid drinking grapefruit juice or eating grapefruit, as this can alter drug levels. Due to increased risk for hypertension and kidney dysfunction, close monitoring is needed. Small increased risk for lymphoma, skin cancer, and other cancers. Small increased risk for infections and liver dysfunction.

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