Ciclosporine
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Ciclosporine. Full blood count (FBC), Renal function tests: this must be normal on two occasions. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Baseline assessments
- Full blood count (FBC)
- Renal function tests: this must be normal on two occasions
- Liver function test (LFT)
- Blood pressure (BP): this should be <140/90 mmHg on two occasions 2 weeks apart
- Fasting lipids
Dosing
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Monitoring blood tests
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Monitoring frequency
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Contraindications
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Precautions
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Things to avoid
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Complications
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Indications for withholding Ciclosporin
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Synonym
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References
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- Ledingham J, Gullick N, Irving K, et al. BSR and BHPR guideline for the prescription and monitoring of non-biologic disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs. Rheumatology (Oxford) 2017; 56:865-868.
- British Society of Rheumatology. National guidelines for the monitoring of second line drugs. July 2000.
- Sayin R, Soyoral YU, Erkoc R. Polyneuropathy due to cyclosporine A in patients with renal transplantation: a case report. Ren Fail 2011; 33:528-530.
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