Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ciclosporin
Drug Class
General
Chemical Class
Polypeptide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
L04AD01, S01XA18
Status
Essential Medicine
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Polypeptide
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidotes and Immunosuppressant Agent pharmacological group
Cyclosporine A also known as Ciclosporin. It is of Natural origin and belongs to Polypeptide. It belongs to Immune Modifiers pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antidotes and Immunosuppressant Agent pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Cyclosporine A is 1202.00. Its pKa is unionized.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
150 to 500 mg — 24 hourly
Maintenance
2
Adult · PO
500 to 1000 mg — As recommended.
For once, prior to Transplantation
3
Child · Oral
2.5 to 0 mg/kg — 12 hourly
Post operative for 1-2 Weeks
4
Child · Oral
3 to 10 mg/kg — 24 hourly
Maintenance ,as required
5
Child · Oral
14 to 18 mg/kg — As recommended.
For Once prior to Transplantation
Safety Alerts
Pregnancy, lactation
In non-transplant indications: abnormal baseline renal function, malignancy, uncontrolled hypertension and uncontrolled infections
Important Warnings
Hyperkalaemia, hyper-uricaemia, hypomagnesaemia, elderly
Avoid excess exposure to UV light
Closely monitor renal, liver functions, BP and serum lipids, uveitis, Behcets syndrome (monitor neurological status), lymphoproliferative disorders (discontinue treatment), malignancy
Allow infection to clear before starting (if they occur during treatment withdraw if severe)
Side Effects
Acneanorexiaconvulsionfatigueflushinggingival hyperplasiaheadachehepatic dysfunctionhirsutismhyperglycaemiahyperkalaemiahyperlipidaemiahypertensionhypertrichosishyperuricaemia
Drug Interactions
Tacrolimus
other immunosuppressants
barbiturates
carbamazepine
oxcarbazepine
primidone
phenytoin
griseofulvin
Storage
Caps Store in a well closed container, Below 25°C. Soln Store in a well closed container, Below 25°C. Refrigeration and Freezing is not recommended.
Price Intelligence
Rs 5,164.6
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 10Rs 10,301.78
ServaidRs 5,164.6
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ciclosporin, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Bioral
25mg
Rs 1,940
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsALLMED LABORATORIES
Bioral
50mg
Rs 3,881
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsALLMED LABORATORIES
Bioral
100mg
Rs 7,756
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsALLMED LABORATORIES
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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