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Cyclosporine

Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressive agent that is used to reduce the body's natural immunity in patients receiving organs because it can prevent the white blood cells from rejecting the transplanted organ. In addition, cyclosporine is used to treat severe cases of psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. Cyclosporine is a strong medication with serious side effects associated to it as a result.

Cyclosporine may reduce your body's ability to fight infections by lowering your body's resistance and allowing infections into your body that immunization is intended to prevent. A close proximity to individuals that have received vaccinations can allow cyclosporine patients to become infected. More serious cyclosporine side effects can include high blood pressure, kidney damage, seizures, headaches, coma, excessive gum and hair growth, confusion, and gout.

The FDA announced they were recalling a generic version of the anti-rejection drug cyclosporine on July 10, 2000.

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MedLine Plus Drug Information - Guide to prescription and over-the-counter medications provided by the United States Pharmacopeia.

Cyclosporine - Official site of the drug Cyclosporine used to prevent rejection of kidney, liver, and heart transplants.