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Cyclosporine (modified) 30 Capsules Description
Cyclosporine (generic Atopica) is a selective immunomodulator that treats atopic dermatitis (eczema).
What is Cyclosporine (modified) 30 Capsules?
Cyclosporine capsules (generic to Atopica) is used to treat atopic dermatitis in dogs and control skin allergy symptoms such as scratching, licking, gnawing, skin infections and hair loss. These symptoms cause your pet to live in discomfort. Cyclosporine treats the allergy at the source and targets cells in the immune system that cause the allergic reactions in your pet.
Which animals/pets is Cyclosporine (modified) 30 Capsules for?
For use in dogs over the age of 6 months.
Cyclosporine (modified) 30 Capsules uses
Cyclosporine treats:
- Immune-medicated hemolytic anemia (IMHA)
- Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (dry eye)
- Atopic dermatitis (eczema)
What does Cyclosporine (modified) 30 Capsules do?
Cyclosporine interferes with the production of helper T-lymphocyte interleukin. Other immune suppressing medications kill immune system cells, but Cyclosporine works differently.
Cyclosporine (modified) 30 Capsules side effects
The most frequently experienced reaction to Cyclosporine is stomach upset, which may include diarrhea, vomiting, and/or loss of appetite.
Cyclosporine (modified) 30 Capsules ingredients
Cyclosporine USP
Cyclosporine (modified) 30 Capsules overdose: What to do?
In case of overdose, contact your closest emergency pet hospital.
What to know before using Cyclosporine (modified) 30 Capsules
Cyclosporine is a powerful systemic immunosuppressant, which can increase susceptibility to neoplasia development and infection. If your pet exhibits any of the following symptoms, immediately contact your veterinarian.
- Runny nose
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Tiredness
- Painful urination
- Fever (over 103°)
How is Cyclosporine (modified) 30 Capsules sold?
- Sold in strengths of 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg
- 30 soft gelatin capsules
Manufacturer
Teva, Apotex or other generic brand
Tips for using Cyclosporine (modified) 30 Capsules
Cyclosporine is not FDA-approved for use in cats, but it is frequently prescribed for the treatment of cats.
Overview
Cyclosporine is generally given once or twice daily depending on the disease being treated. Dogs with atopic dermatitis begin with once daily usage and then taper to a schedule more like every other day or less. Because the dose one swallows orally does not reliably produce a predictable blood level, therapeutic blood level monitoring is often recommended with oral cyclosporine use.
A blood cyclosporine level is usually checked a day or two into therapy and then every 2-4 weeks. The lowest blood level of the day should be 100-500 ng/ml in dogs and 250-1,000 ng/ml in cats, though this in some part depends on the laboratory running the test. In using cyclosporine for the treatment of atopic dermatitis, blood levels are generally not monitored because it is the concentration of drug in the patient's skin (not the blood) which is pertinent and there is no way to measure skin levels of cyclosporine. While it’s not approved by the FDA for cats, it is commonly prescribed by veterinarians to treat cats.
Main Ingredients
Cyclosporine USP
