Cyclosporine (Systemic)

Brand Names : Neoral, Sandimmune, SangCya, ciclosporin, cyclosporin A

Side Effects of This Medicine

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Some side effects will have signs or symptoms that you can see or feel. Your doctor will watch for others by doing certain tests.

Also, because of the way that cyclosporine acts on the body, there is a chance that it may cause effects that may not occur until years after the medicine is used. These delayed effects may include certain types of cancer, such as lymphomas or skin cancers. You and your doctor should discuss the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

Blood in urine; flushing of face and neck (for injection only); wheezing or shortness of breath (for injection only)

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

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 medicine may also cause the following side effects that your doctor will watch for:

More common

High blood pressure; kidney problems

Less common

Liver problems; changes in blood chemistry

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your 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

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.