# Cyclosporine (Vevye)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/cyclosporine
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Cyclosporine?

Cyclosporine (brand name: Vevye) is a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant taken ophthalmic. It is prescribed to treat myasthenia gravis, glomerulosclerosis, focal segmental. Across the United States, 27,000 doctors prescribe Cyclosporine to approximately 481,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Vevye

## Indications

Cyclosporine is prescribed for several conditions including myasthenia gravis, glomerulosclerosis, focal segmental, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Myasthenia Gravis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/myasthenia-gravis)
- [Glomerulosclerosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/glomerulosclerosis)
- [Focal Segmental](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/focal-segmental)
- [Psoriasis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/psoriasis)
- [Lupus Erythematosus](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/lupus-erythematosus)
- [Systemic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/systemic)
- [Arthritis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/arthritis)
- [Rheumatoid](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/rheumatoid)

## Mechanism of action

Cyclosporine, a calcineurin inhibitor, is a relatively selective immunomodulatory drug.

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant [EPC]
- Mechanism of Action class: Calcineurin Inhibitors [MoA]
- Route of administration: OPHTHALMIC

## Common side effects

e were instillation site reactions

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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