Generic for Sandimmune for Natural immunity - Drug Information

Generic Name - Cyclosporine

Category - Immunosuppressant

Indications

Prevent body from rejecting Kidney
Generic Sandimmune 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. Cyclosporine (Generic Sandimmune) works by preventing the white blood cells from doing this.

Generic for Sandimmune Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Sandimmune 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 tha interact with Generic Sandimmune. 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 Sandimmune Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericSandimmune
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Sandimmune 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 Sandimmune Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Sandimmune 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) and wheezing.

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 Sandimmune.

Generic for Sandimmune and Pregnancy

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Sandimmune 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 Sandimmune and Breastfeeding

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

Generic for Sandimmune and Pediatric

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

Generic for Sandimmune and Geriatric

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

Note

The above information about Generic Sandimmune 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.