Sandimmune (cycloSPORINE)

Alternate Name: Gengraf

Description: Sandimmune is a calcineurin inhibitor drug used by patients who have undergone an organ transplant. Cyclosporine is the generic version of Sandimmune. Sandimmune costs around $208 for a supply of 60, 100 mg capsules, but luckily there are ways to save money. You can use our LowerMyRx Sandimmune savings card to save significantly on the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Capsule

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Immune Suppressant

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 25 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, anemia, a bleeding disorder, high blood pressure, eye or vision problems, or a history of seizures, skin cancer, or lymphoma. This medicine may cause the following problems: Kidney problemsLiver problemsIncreased risk of serious infectionsIncreased risk of cancer, including skin cancer or lymphomaHigh blood pressureThrombotic microangiopathy (damage in the smallest blood vessels) and hemolytic anemiaBrain problems, including posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) This medicine may cause dizziness, confusion, or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Seizures or tremors Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how cyclosporine works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aliskiren, allopurinol, ambrisentan, amiodarone, amphotericin B, bezafibrate, boceprevir, bosentan, bromocriptine, dabigatran, danazol, daunorubicin, digoxin, doxorubicin, etoposide, fenofibrate, fluconazole, imatinib, itraconazole, ketoconazole, melphalan, methotrexate, metoclopramide, mitoxantrone, mycophenolate mofetil, nafcillin, nefazodone, octreotide, orlistat, repaglinide, rifabutin, rifampin, St John's wort, sulfinpyrazone, tacrolimus, telaprevir, terbinafine, ticlopidine, voriconazoleBirth control pillsBlood pressure medicine (including diltiazem, nicardipine, verapamil)Diuretics (water pill)Medicine to treat cholesterol (including atorvastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin)Medicine to treat HIV infections (including indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir)Medicine to treat infections (including azithromycin, ciprofloxacin, clarithromycin, erythromycin, gentamicin, quinupristin/dalfopristin, tobramycin, trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, vancomycin)NSAIDs or pain medicine (including azapropazone, colchicine, diclofenac, naproxen, sulindac)Seizure medicine (including carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin)Steroid medicine (including methylprednisolone, prednisolone)Stomach medicine (including cimetidine, ranitidine), You should not use cyclosporine if you are receiving other treatment for psoriasis, including coal tar or radiation treatment (including PUVA or UVB treatment)., If you are using sirolimus, take it 4 hours after you use cyclosporine., Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine., This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines., Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.