Cyclosporine non-modified (Sandimmune)
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General information
Class/mechanism: Cyclic polypeptide immunosuppressive agent that reversibly and preferentially inhibits T-lymphocytes, especially the T-helper cell. Exact mechanism unknown. Suppresses humoral immunity and cell-mediated immune reactions, including graft vs. host disease, allograft rejection, delayed hypersensitivity, experimental allergic encephalomyelitis, and Freund’s adjuvant arthritis.[1][2]
Route: IV, PO
Extravasation: no information
- Sandimmune IV injection is administered at 1/3 the PO (oral) dose of Sandimmune soft gelatin capsules or oral solution. (Cyclosporine non-modified (Sandimmune) package insert PDF page 18)[1]
- Cyclosporine modified (Neoral/Gengraf) has higher bioavailability than Sandimmune, and particularly close attention should be given to monitoring of dose levels when changing between Neoral/Gengraf and Sandimmune.
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Diseases for which it is used
Patient drug information
Also known as
- Generic names: ciclosporin, CsA, CyA, cyclosporin, cyclosporin A
- Brand name: Sandimmune
