Ciclosporin (Strides) TM
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Active ingredients: ciclosporin
Brand name
(ARTG)
: CICLOSPORIN STRIDES ciclosporin 25 mg soft capsule blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
As an immunosuppressive agent for the prevention of graft rejection following kidney, liver and,heart allogeneic transplantation., For induction and/or maintenance of remission in the nephrotic syndrome. Ciclosporin is not a,first-line agent. Its use should be restricted to occasions when steroids and cytostatic drugs,have failed, or are not tolerated, or are considered inappropriate, and when renal function is,unimpaired., For the treatment of severe, active rheumatoid arthritis in patients for whom classical slowacting,antirheumatic agents (including methotrexate) are inappropriate or ineffective., In patients with severe psoriasis in whom conventional therapy is ineffective or inappropriate,and the disease has caused a significant interference with quality of life., For the treatment of severe atopic dermatitis when other treatment is ineffective or,inappropriate.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Capsule, soft
- Oral
- Blue gray opaque oval shaped soft gelatin capsule imprinted with S25 with red ink
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 30 capsules pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient ciclosporin
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
