Neoral Oral Suspension Description

Neoral Oral Suspension contains the active ingredient Cyclosporine, which is a type of medicine called an immunosuppressant. If you are scheduled to undergo an organ transplant, bone marrow, or stem cell procedure, Your doctor can prescribe Neoral Oral Suspension to help reduce your risk of rejection by suppressing your immune system.

Suppressing Immune System to Avoid Transplant Rejection

When taken as directed, Neoral Oral Suspension will work by reducing the activity of your body’s T and B-lymphocytes, which are the white blood cells that are responsible for regulating and triggering immune responses. Their usual role is to provide defense against infection and foreign cells. However, there are certain times and conditions when the immune system response to perceived threats may be harmful. Such is the transplantation of donor organs, marrow, or stem cells that your immune system will detect as something foreign, and possibly dangerous, that has intruded and needs to attack.

Other Uses for Neoral Oral Suspension

Psoriasis and eczema are also affected by the immune system. It is thought that T-cells over-react to a stimulus in these conditions, causing the scaling and inflammation of the skin. Neoral Oral Suspension or generic Cyclosporine may be prescribed in severely disabling and resistant forms of these conditions to suppress the action of the T-cells and therefore improve the health of your skin. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

Cyclosporine generic or brand may also be prescribed to treat rheumatoid arthritis, nephrotic syndrome (kidneys), and uveitis (eye inflammation) in some cases. These autoimmune conditions are thought to be caused by inappropriate activity of the immune system towards the body’s own cells. T-cells are involved in producing inflammation as part of their immune function.

Before Neoral Oral Suspension is Prescribed

Neoral Oral Suspension increases your risk for infection due to the immune suppression effects so you should consult your doctor immediately if you develop signs of an infection such as a sore throat or fever. Make sure your doctor is aware of all over the counter medications and Rx drugs you currently take or use before you begin treatment with Neoral Oral Suspension.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or are breast feeding before you start taking Cyclosporine as there may be harmful effects to your unborn or nursing baby.

Neoral Oral Suspension Precautions

You will need to have regular blood tests to monitor your kidney and liver function, as well as the levels of potassium, magnesium and lipids in your blood while you are taking Neoral Oral Suspension to reduce any risk of serious side effects. You should not consume grapefruit or its juice in the hour before taking this medication, as it can increase the amount of Cyclosporine that is absorbed into the bloodstream.

Possible Side Effects of Neoral Oral Suspension

• Acne
• Shaking
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Increase in blood pressure
• Increased growth in facial and body hair

Drugs Similar to Neoral Oral Suspension

• Neoral
• Prograf
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