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Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin) Summary

Description: A cyclic undecapeptide from an extract of soil fungi. It is a powerful immunosupressant with a specific action on T-lymphocytes. It is used for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in organ and tissue transplantation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed).

Also Known As: Ciclosporin; Cyclosporin; Cyclosporin A; Neoral; Restasis Show All >>

Networked: 13440 relevant articles (1432 outcomes, 1363 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Cyclosporine is Relevant

  1. Psoriasis (Pustulosis Palmaris et Plantaris) : 143 outcomes 91 studies in 697 results
  2. Nephrotic Syndrome (Syndrome, Nephrotic) : 103 outcomes 37 studies in 390 results
  3. Ulcerative Colitis : 69 outcomes 39 studies in 276 results
  4. Atopic Dermatitis (Atopic Eczema) : 59 outcomes 37 studies in 210 results
  5. Graft vs Host Disease (Graft-Versus-Host Disease) : 57 outcomes 65 studies in 1170 results
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Drugs Related to Cyclosporine

  1. Tacrolimus (Prograf)
  2. Methotrexate (Mexate)
  3. Cyclosporine (Ciclosporin)
  4. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
  5. Azathioprine (Imuran)
  6. Prednisolone (Predate)
  7. Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan)
  8. Steroids
  9. mycophenolate mofetil (Cellcept)
  10. Antilymphocyte Serum (Anti-Thymocyte Globulin)
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Therapies Related to Cyclosporine

  1. Transplants (Transplant)
  2. Transplantation (Transplant Recipients)
  3. Homologous Transplantation (Allograft)
  4. Kidney Transplantation
  5. Colectomy
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