Cyclosporine : Before Using

Cyclosporine - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Restasis Cyclosporine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking cyclosporine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For cyclosporine eye drops, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to cyclosporine. Also tell your family doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Cyclosporine eye drops have not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that cyclosporine eye drops can cause problems with the fetus. Before taking this drug, make sure your family doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant. Cyclosporine eye drops must only be given to pregnant women if needed.

Breast-feeding problem

It is not known whether cyclosporine eye drops pass into the breast milk. Most medication pass into breast milk in small amounts. It may be necessary for you to take another drug or to stop breast feeding during treat. Be sure you discuss the chance and benefits of this drug with your family doctor.

Use for Children

Cyclosporine eye drops have only been studied in children age 16 and older. Discuss with your child's family doctor the good that this drug may do as well as the chance of using it.

Elderly care

This drug has been tested and has not been shown to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than it does in adults people.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your family doctor is you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter - OTC drug.

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of cyclosporine eye drops. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

Current eye infections
Hypersensitivity to cyclosporine or any ingredients in cyclosporine This drug must not be using if you have these conditions.

History of herpes infection of your cornea Caution must be using with this drug if you have this condition.

If you are a contact lens user Patients with decreased tear production must not wear contacts.