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Cyclosporine Ophthalmic

KCS-Keratoconjunctivitis sicca, Topical ophthalmic, Eye drop

Brand Names

Optimmune®

Drug Information

Pharmacology

Polypeptide – immunosuppressive – stimulates tear production

Contraindications

General
  • No known contraindications at the time of publication.

Adverse Effects

General
  • None

Interactions

Category Interactions
Topical corticosteroid
  • Use with caution because of additive immune suppressive effects.

Comments

75 – 85 % success rate in KCS treatment.

Available Forms

Human
  • None
Veterinary – General
  • 0.2% ointment; Optimmune.