Cyclophil Me 100mg

Cyclophil Me is a cyclic polypeptide immunosuppressant that is prescribed for organ rejection during heart, liver and kidney transplants.

How it works?

Cyclophil Me works by forming a microemulsion in an aqueous environment and due to this it suppresses the immune system of the body thus preventing organ rejection.

Important information about Medicine

Ciclosporin is produced as a metabolite by a fungus species called Beauveria nivea. This medicine is also prescribed for the treatment of severe form of psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Dosage information

Prescribed dosage is around 15mg/kg and needs to be taken around 40 to 12 hours after the transplantation. The medicine can be taken with or without food. The doctor would decide on the length of the course, which might span up to two weeks.

Strengths available

Cyclophil Me is available in the strengths of 25 mg, 50mg and 100mg.

What if you miss a dose?

Do not miss any dose, in case, you skip one by mistake, get in touch with your doctor to seek advice on the next dose.

What if you overdose?

Follow the instructions provided by the doctor and do not alter the dose in any way. In case, you are not comfortable with the medicine or feel that you have taken multiple doses, get in touch with your doctor immediately.

Things to be taken care of

This medicine should be not be taken by the ones suffering from renal disease, malignancy of any kind or hypertension. Avoid consuming grapes, grape juice and grape wine with this medicine as this might lead to severe cyclosporine metabolism. This medicine falls under category C of pregnancy, thus is not recommended for pregnant women. Consult your doctor if trying to conceive or lactating before taking this medicine. Dosage of the medicine needs to be adjusted for the patients who are being treated for psoriasis who are already being treated with UVB, coal tar, radiation, OUVA and methotrexate. When taking this medicine, try and avoid direct contact with tanning beds and sunlight.

Side Effects

Some common side effects that might bother one when taking Cyclophil Me are:

§  Kidney Damage

§  Hirsutism

§  Tremor

§  Gum Hyperplasia

§  Convulsions

§  Vomiting Tendency

§  Cough

§  Cramps

§  Diarrhea

§  Nasal Inflammation

§  Lymph System Tumor

§  Joint Or Muscle Pain

§  Acne

§  Abdominal Discomfort

§  Numbness And Tingling

§  Flu Ike Symptoms    

None of these side effects should be taken lightly and one needs to report these to the doctor immediately. If these persist one might ask the doctor to stop or change the medicine.

Interaction with other drugs

Cyclophil Me might show interactions with ACE inhibitors, lithium, repaglinide, beta-blockers, anti-fungals, methotrexate, etoposide, meselamine and some anti-viral drugs. When being treated with Cyclophil Me try and avoid live vaccines as these might also lead to uncomfortable interactions.