Ropsol

SPECIFICATION

10Ml

GENERIC

Cyclosporine

About

Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressive agent when administered systemically. In patients whose tear production is presumed to be suppressed due to ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca, cyclosporine emulsion is thought to act as a partial immunomodulator. The exact mechanism of action is not known.

Indication

It is used to treat a type of chronic dry eye condition caused by inflammation. It helps patients increase their eye's natural ability to produce tears.

Side Effects

Ocular burning , conjunctival hyperemia, discharge, epiphora, eye pain, foreign body sensation, pruritus, stinging, and visual disturbance (most often blurring).

Drug Interactions

Tacrolimus , barbiturates , carbamazepine , oxcarbazepine , phenytoin , griseofulvin , trimethoprim , rifampicin , octreotide , orlistat , macrolides , azole antifungals , calcium channel blockers , danazol , allopurinol , amiodarone , protease inhibitor , imatinib , nephrotoxic drugs , NSAIDS , vaccines , digoxin , corticosteroids , statins , etoposide , colchicine , grapefruit juice , methotraxate , H2 Blockers , bromocriptine , doxycycline, chloroquine , bosentan , repaglinide.

When not to Use

is contraindicated in patients with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients in the formulation.

Precaution

To avoid the potential for eye injury and contamination, be careful not to touch the vial tip to your eye or other surfaces.