Cyclosporine (topical)

INFORMATION ABOUT CYCLOSPORINE (TOPICAL)

Cyclosporine (topical) Uses

Cyclosporine (topical) is used in the treatment of dry eyes. It is usually used despite treatment with artificial tears.

How Cyclosporine (topical) works

Cyclosporine (topical) works by suppressing the action of an enzyme called calcineurin.

Common side effects of Cyclosporine (topical)

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Application site pain

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MD (Pharmacology), MBBS

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31 Jul 2018 | 07:17 AM (UTC)

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Expert advice for Cyclosporine (topical)

Your doctor has prescribed Cyclosporine (topical) to relieve inflammation (redness and swelling) in dry eye disease.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the drop so that the medicine does not drain away from the eye.
When applying multiple eye medications, wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Take care to prevent contact of eye dispenser with eye, eyelid, eyelashes, or finger to avoid infection.
You may experience a stinging sensation for 1-2 mins after instilling Cyclosporine (topical). Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.