Neoral 2525mg
Capsule
Novartis (Bangladesh) Ltd.
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Neoral 25 does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Neoral 25 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developi... View More |
| Breastfeeding | UNSAFE Neoral 25 is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby. |
| Driving | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Neoral 25 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and r... View More |
| Kidney | CAUTION Neoral 25 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Neoral 25 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Neoral 25 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Neoral 25 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Neoral 25 is used to prevent your body rejecting a new organ after a liver, kidney or heart transplant. It works by weakening your immune system so that... View More
Uses of Neoral 25
- Prevention of organ rejection in transplant patients
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriasis
Side effects of Neoral 25
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Increased hair growth
- High blood pressure
- Renal dysfunction
- Loss of appetite
- Diarrhea
- Tremor
How to use Neoral 25
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Neoral 25 is to be taken with food.
How Neoral 25 works
Neoral 25 is an immunosuppressant. It works by suppressing your body’s immune response to help accept a newly transplanted organ (e.g., liver, kidney or... View More
What if you forget to take Neoral 25?
If you miss a dose of Neoral 25, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your... View More
- Neoral 25 is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients.
- It is also used to treat arthritis and immune disorders of the eyes, lungs, muscles, skin, nerves, and blood vessels.
- It may take 3 to 4 months for the medication to work. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to check the levels of blood cells in your blood. Inform your doctor if you experience unexplained bruising... View More
- Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water per day to help with your kidney function.
- Do not stop taking Neoral 25 without talking to your doctor first.
Indication
Ulcerative colitis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis, Missed abortion, Nephrotic syndrome ,Urticaria, Bone marrow transplantation, Organ transplantation,... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food. Take consistently w/ regard to time of day & relation to meals. Avoid grapefruit juice. IV Preparation Dilute 1 m... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Immunosuppression in organ transplantation Adult: Initially, 10-15 mg/kg/day, starting 4-12 hr before procedure and continued for 1-2 wk; usual m... View More
Child Dose
Oral Nephrotic syndrome Child: 6 mg/kg daily, given in 2 divided doses.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity; malignant neoplasms; uncontrolled hypertension; psoriasis; lactation.
Mode of Action
Ciclosporin is a strong immunosuppressant that acts mainly on the helper T-cells. It inhibits the activation of calcineurin and production of interleuki... View More
Precaution
Cyclosporine increases the risk of developing lymphomas and other malignancies, particularly those of the skin. So patients should be warned to avoid e... View More
Side Effect
>10% Tremor (12-55%),Nephrotoxicity (32%),Hypertension (26%),Infection (3-25%),Headache (2-25%),Nausea (23%),Hirsutism (21%),Hypertrichosis (5-19%),Fem... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: C; take into consideration alcohol content of various cyclosporine formulations Lactation: excreted in breast milk, do not nurse
Interaction
Increased ciclosporin level by diltiazem, doxycycline, erythromycin, ketoconazole, methylprednisolone (high doses), nicardipine, verapamil, oral contrac... View More
The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not... View More