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My Doctor Has Written Cyclosporine 50mg Twice A Day For
Question: My doctor has written cyclosporine 50mg twice a day for treatment of psoriasis .
30 days i ate it , i have to eat 15 days more .
He said after that I will reduce the power .
As it is immunosuppressant it can decrease my immunity and i can get covid19/infections easily and it can harm my life .
So what should i do .
He has given antioxidant (astaxanthin), bilastine20mg too .
Shall i continue my immunosupresnt drug .
30 days i ate it , i have to eat 15 days more .
He said after that I will reduce the power .
As it is immunosuppressant it can decrease my immunity and i can get covid19/infections easily and it can harm my life .
So what should i do .
He has given antioxidant (astaxanthin), bilastine20mg too .
Shall i continue my immunosupresnt drug .
Brief Answer:
Yes you should continue
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome To Ask A Doctor Service.
I understand your concern.
Immunosuppressant drugs can lead to superimposed infections like covid-19, but every drug has some Side Effects.
Whenever some qualified doctor prescribe any medicine, doctor always check benefits and side effects and when benefits are greater than Side Effects, then only doctor prescribe any medicine.
And for your information, in covid 19, one treatment is immunosuppressant drugs like dexamethasone, so do not worry.
So don't keep any doubt about it and continue immunosuppressant drugs.
Thanks And Regards
Dr Diwashish
Yes you should continue
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome To Ask A Doctor Service.
I understand your concern.
Immunosuppressant drugs can lead to superimposed infections like covid-19, but every drug has some Side Effects.
Whenever some qualified doctor prescribe any medicine, doctor always check benefits and side effects and when benefits are greater than Side Effects, then only doctor prescribe any medicine.
And for your information, in covid 19, one treatment is immunosuppressant drugs like dexamethasone, so do not worry.
So don't keep any doubt about it and continue immunosuppressant drugs.
Thanks And Regards
Dr Diwashish
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
How long effects of immunosuppressants are there , Do drug will lower the immune response for rest of whole life ?
As i have heavy weight 107 kg , a infection of covid could be difficult to deal with for me . I have read an article on web that these drug can cause cancer , kidney problems etc.
Will exercise , good food habits help me out to reduce side effects .
Sir plz Suggest about food and exercise habits .
As i have heavy weight 107 kg , a infection of covid could be difficult to deal with for me . I have read an article on web that these drug can cause cancer , kidney problems etc.
Will exercise , good food habits help me out to reduce side effects .
Sir plz Suggest about food and exercise habits .
Brief Answer:
You should reduce your weight.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome To Ask A Doctor Service.
No, effect of immunosuppression drugs does not last for whole life.
whenever you will stop the immunosuppressant drugs, within next six months your immunity will be e normal.
Almost with all drugs whenever taken for very long duration like more than two years or three years, there are chances of kidney damage and cancer.
So don't worry about the side effect of these drugs because with almost any drug for long duration these are the side effects.
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About your dietary habit, you should avoid carbohydrates and maintain a Healthy lifestyle, daily exercise to reduce your weight and maintain BMI of less than 25 if possible or at least between 25 to 28.
I hope your query got answered.
Thanks and regards.
Dr Diwashish
You should reduce your weight.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome To Ask A Doctor Service.
No, effect of immunosuppression drugs does not last for whole life.
whenever you will stop the immunosuppressant drugs, within next six months your immunity will be e normal.
Almost with all drugs whenever taken for very long duration like more than two years or three years, there are chances of kidney damage and cancer.
So don't worry about the side effect of these drugs because with almost any drug for long duration these are the side effects.
a
About your dietary habit, you should avoid carbohydrates and maintain a Healthy lifestyle, daily exercise to reduce your weight and maintain BMI of less than 25 if possible or at least between 25 to 28.
I hope your query got answered.
Thanks and regards.
Dr Diwashish
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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