Important WarningCyclosporine injection must be given under the supervision of a doctor who is experienced in ... Full Alert
Cyclosporine injection is used with other medications to prevent transplant rejection (attack of the transplanted organ by the immune system of the person receiving the organ) in people who have received kidney, liver, and heart transplants. Cyclosporine injection should only be used to treat people who are unable to take cyclosporine by mouth. Cyclosporine is in a class of medications called immunosuppressants. It works by decreasing the activity of the immune system.
Cyclosporine injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected over 2-6 hours into a vein, usually by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or medical facility. It is usually given 4-12 hours before transplant surgery and once a day after the surgery until medication can be taken by mouth.
A doctor or nurse will watch you closely while you are receiving cyclosporine injection so that you can be treated quickly if you have a serious allergic reaction.
Cyclosporine injection is also sometimes used to treat Crohn's disease (a condition in which the body attacks the lining of the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhea, weight loss, and fever) and to prevent rejection in patients who have received pancreas or cornea transplants. Talk to your doctor about the risks of receiving this medication for your condition.
This medication may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
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