Generic for Neoral for Natural immunity - Drug Information

Generic Name - Cyclosporine

Category - Immunosuppressant

Indications

Prevent body from rejecting Kidney
Generic Neoral is indicated to prevent rejection of kidney, liver or heart transplant. When a patient receives an organ transplant, the body's white blood cells will try to get rid of (reject) the transplanted organ. Neoral works by preventing the white blood cells from doing this.

Generic for Neoral Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Neoral is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.

There are a number of medication that interact with Generic Cyclosporine. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following

Trimethoprim
Ibuprofen
Xicam
Diltiazem
Ketoconazole
Cimetidine
Digoxin
Diuretics

Generic for Neoral Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericNeoral
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Neoral in the Immune response Suppression is a single dose of 15 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight 4 to 12 hours before a transplant and 1 dose daily for 1 to 2 weeks after the operation. After that, the doctor may keep you on a daily dose of 5 to 10 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight.

Generic for Neoral Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Neoral side Effects include confusion, depression
High blood pressure, irregular heartbeat, increased urge to urinate or frequent urination
Numbness, tingling in the hands and feet, seizures (convulsions),signs and symptoms of an infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, stomach pain and wheezing or shortness of breath, yellow-colored skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Neoral.

Generic for Neoral and Pregnancy

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Neoral in pregnant women have not been established. Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Generic for Neoral and Breastfeeding

Generic Neoral passes into human milk and may cause unwanted effects on nursing babies. Breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking this medication.

Generic for Neoral and Pediatric

Studies do not indicate any overall difference in the safety and effectiveness of Generic Neoral with relation to age.

Generic for Neoral and Geriatric

Studies do not indicate any overall difference in the safety and effectiveness of Generic Neoral with relation to age.

Note

The above information about Generic Neoral serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.