Hi,I am Dr. Amitkumar Sharma (Internal Medicine Specialist). I will be looking into your question and guiding you through the process. Please write your question below.
hi my husband is 35 years old he is diagnosed with Uveitis & also his liver have some damage too doctor gave him steroids for six months & no improvement so now they gave him Cyclosporin A & he is taking this medication from one week now my concern is this medicine have many side effects & we are scared about side effects is there any other treatment for this problem .
Hi & Welcome. Cyclosporin is an immunosuppressive or cytotoxic medication used to treat autoimmune diseases, to prevent graft versus host disease in patients who undergone kidney transplantation.
Its most common side effects include nephrotoxicity (kidney damage), hypertension, hyperkalemia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, liver dysfunction, hirsutism & seizures.
Other drugs in this category include Methotrexate or Azathioprine which can also be considered for the treatment of uveitis if you do not get response from oral steroids or steroids used in the form of eye drops.
Hope this answers your query.
Best wishes.
I find this answer helpful
You found this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
We use cookies in order to offer you most relevant experience and using this website you acknowledge that you have already read and understood our
Privacy Policy
List Side Effects Of Cyclosporin
Hi & Welcome. Cyclosporin is an immunosuppressive or cytotoxic medication used to treat autoimmune diseases, to prevent graft versus host disease in patients who undergone kidney transplantation. Its most common side effects include nephrotoxicity (kidney damage), hypertension, hyperkalemia, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia, liver dysfunction, hirsutism & seizures. Other drugs in this category include Methotrexate or Azathioprine which can also be considered for the treatment of uveitis if you do not get response from oral steroids or steroids used in the form of eye drops. Hope this answers your query. Best wishes.