Ciclosporin: What is it? How does it work? Indications, Posology, Side Effects and Contraindications

For this reason, its use is indicated in all those situations in which it is necessary to reduce the patient's immune response and the inflammation generated by it.

Also known as cyclosporine A, this active ingredient is a cyclic polypeptide made up of 11 amino acids. Cyclosporine medicines currently on the market come in the form of soft capsules for oral use, concentrate for solution for infusion and eye drops. Depending on the medicinal product that needs to be used, dispensing can take place upon presentation of a non-repeatable medical prescription or a restrictive medical prescription (medicines that can be sold to the public only on prescription from hospitals or specialists).