Sandimmun Neoral 50mg Capsule

CYCLOSPORINE

Composition

CYCLOSPORINE

Company

NOVARTIS

Introduction

sandimmun neoral 50mg Capsule belongs to the class of medicines called 'immunosuppressants' used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. Also, it helps to reduce the pain/inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis conditions and in the treatment of psoriasis. Organ rejection occurs when patient’s immune system recognizes the donor organ as foreign and tries to eliminate it.sandimmun neoral 50mg Capsule contains 'cyclosporine' which works by suppressing the body's immune system. Thereby, prevents organ rejection. It helps decrease pain and swelling, thus providing relief from the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Uses

Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
Treatment of Psoriasis (a skin disease that causes itchy and dry patches).
Prevention of graft rejection following Bone marrow transplantation

How to Consume

It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of SANDIMMUN NEORAL 50MG Capsule based on the disease condition and other factors such as body weight and age. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time, either with or without food. Do try to break, chew, or crush the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water.

Benefits

sandimmun neoral 50mg Capsule belongs to the class of medicines called 'immunosuppressant' used to prevent organ rejection after a transplant. Also, it helps to reduce the pain/inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis and is used in the treatment of severe cases of skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis, nephrotic syndrome (kidney disease), and eye problems such as endogenous uveitis and Behçet's uveitis. Cyclosporine works by suppressing the body's immune system. Thereby, prevents organ rejection. Also, it reduces the function of the cells that cause inflammation, especially in the joint tissues. Thereby, decreasing pain, inflammation, slowing down the joint damage and disease progression over time.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Serious:
Kidney damage
Liver damage
Infection, fever or sore throat
Lack of coordination
Memory problems
Difficulty in speaking
Visual problems
Seizures
Confusion
Personality changes
Sleeplessness
Agitation
Common:
Hypertension
Electrolyte imbalance
Increased level of potassium in the blood
Tremor
Abnormal hair growth
Enlargement of gum tissues
Low levels of magnesium
Risk of infections
Headache
Gastrointestinal disturbances

Storage

Store below 30°C

Packaging

5 CAPSULE*1 STRIP

FAQs

What is SANDIMMUN NEORAL 50MG CAPSULE used for?

;Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients ;Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis ;Treatment of Psoriasis (a skin disease that causes itchy and dry patches). ;Prevention of graft rejection following Bone marrow transplantation

How should I take SANDIMMUN NEORAL 50MG CAPSULE?

What are the side effects of SANDIMMUN NEORAL 50MG CAPSULE?

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. ;Serious: ;Kidney damage ;Liver damage ;Infection, fever or sore throat ;Lack of coordination ;Memory problems ;Difficulty in speaking ;Visual problems ;Seizures ;Confusion ;Personality changes ;Sleeplessness ;Agitation ;Common: ;Hypertension ;Electrolyte imbalance ;Increased level of potassium in the blood ;Tremor ;Abnormal hair growth ;Enlargement of gum tissues ;Low levels of magnesium ;Risk of infections ;Headache ;Gastrointestinal disturbances

How should I store SANDIMMUN NEORAL 50MG CAPSULE?

Store below 30°C

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