Along with its needing effects, a drug may cause some unwanted effects. Some side effects will have signs or symptoms that you can see or feel. Your family doctor will watch for others by doing certain tests.
Always because of the way that cyclosporine acts on the body, there is a risk that it may cause effects that may not occur until years after the drug is using. These delayed effects may include certain types of cancer, such as lymphomas or skin cancers. You and your family doctor must discuss the good this drug will do as well as the chance of using it.
Check with your family doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects was happen
Rare
Blood in urine; flushing of face and neck - for injection only; wheezing or shortness of breath - for injection only
Check with your family doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects was happen
More common
Bleeding, tender, or enlarged gums
Less common
Convulsions - seizures; fever or chills; frequent urge to urinate; vomiting
Rare
Confusion; general feeling of discomfort and illness; irregular heartbeat; numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips; shortness of breath or difficult breathing; stomach pain - severe with nausea and vomiting; unexplained nervousness; unusual tiredness or weakness; weakness or heaviness of legs; weight loss
This drug may also cause the following side effects that your family doctor will watch for:
More common
High blood pressure; kidney problems
Less common
Liver problems; changes in blood chemistry
More common side effects may occur that usually don't needed medical attention. These side effects may go away during treat as your body adjusts to the drug. However, check with your family doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:
More common
Increase in hair growth; trembling and shaking of hands
Less common
Acne or oily skin; headache; leg cramps; nausea
More common side effects not listed above may also occur in some diseaseds. If you notice any other problems, check with your family doctor.