Ciclosporin

Question 1

What is the main use of Ciclosporin

Answer 1

immunosuppressant
- to prevent organ rejection
- autoimmune disorders

Question 2

What skin issues may need ciclosporin to be stopped and patient to go to GP

Answer 2

• rash
• ithcing
• ulcers

Question 3

What respiratory issues may need ciclosporin to be stopped and patient to go to GP

Answer 3

• sore throat
• breathlessness
• cough

Question 4

What infection issues may need ciclosporin to be stopped and patient to go to GP

Answer 4

• signs of infection
• high temp
• flu like symptoms

Question 5

What GI issues may need ciclosporin to be stopped and patient to go to GP

Answer 5

• nausea vomiting diarrhoea
• unexplained weight loss

Question 6

What other issues may need ciclosporin to be stopped and patient to go to GP

Answer 6

• hair loss
• peripheral neuropathy
• unexplained bruising / bleeding

Question 7

How should a total daily dose of ciclosporin be taken

Answer 7

2 divided doses

Question 8

What should ciclosporin patients avoid

Answer 8

• sunglight
• live flu vaccine

Question 9

What drug when combined with ciclosporin increases its own side effects

Answer 9

Statins