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Lung Transplantation Patient Guide  Immunosuppressant Medications After Lung Transplantation
Cyclosporines After Kidney Transplantation
| Neoral®, Gengraf®, Sandimmune® |
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| Purpose |
Neoral® is an immunosuppressive medicine that helps prevent organ rejection. |
| Dosage |
The dose we prescribe for you is based on your lab values. The capsules come in 25mg, 50 mg and 100mg sizes; the liquid in 100mg/cc strength. |
| When |
In the morning, take with breakfast after your lab work is completed.
Repeat the dose in the pm, 12 hours after your am dose.
If you are on cyclosporin twice a day, your blood level must be measured 12 after your last dose.
Some adults may be on a three times a day schedule, if so, each dose must be 8 hours apart and blood level must be drawn 8 hours after the last dose. |
| Precautions |
Cyclosporine blood levels may be altered by some medicines.
Before you take any new drugs please contact the transplant team.
New mothers taking cyclosporine are advised NOT to breast feed. |
| Common Side Effects |
Headache, seizures, nightmares, memory loss, tremors, fluid retention, decreased kidney function, elevated potassium levels, high blood pressure, hot flushes, loss of appetite, diarrhea, nausea/vomiting, hair growth, gum swelling, increased risk of infection, joint discomfort, leg cramping, low magnesium levels. |
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