cyclosporine microemulsion-oral capsule (cont.)
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause stomach upset, nausea, cramps, diarrhea or headache. Other possible side effects include high blood pressure, increased hair growth on the face and body, acne, tremor, swollen or inflamed gums, tingling of the hands or feet. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: mental confusion, blurred vision, fever, sore throat, stomach pain, hearing difficulty, chest pain, urine color change, fatigue, unusual bleeding or bruising, change in the amount of urine. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver or kidney disease, blood disorders, chickenpox/herpes zoster, any infections, diabetes, any allergies you may have. Cyclosporine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This drug is excreted into breast milk and should not be used while breast-feeding. Consult your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medications you may use including: aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin), vancomycin, sulfa drugs, St John's wort, H2-blockers (e.g., cimetidine, ranitidine), amphotericin B, azole antifungals (e.g., itraconazole, ketoconazole), colchicine, orlistat, quinupristin/dalfopristin, amiodarone, diclofenac, tacrolimus, calcium-channel blockers (e.g., diltiazem, verapamil), macrolide antibiotics (e.g., clarithromycin, erythromycin), prednisolone, allopurinol, bromocriptine, danazol, metoclopramide, nafcillin, rifampin, rifabutin, certain anti-seizure drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin), octreotide, ticlopidine, digoxin, potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., amiloride, triamterene), birth control pills, "statin" drugs (e.g., lovastatin, simvastatin), carvedilol, nefazodone. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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