CYCLOSPORINE (Restasis MultiDose) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

CYCLOSPORINE

What is the Trade Name for CYCLOSPORINE?

Restasis MultiDose

What are the Indications for CYCLOSPORINE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE RESTASIS MULTIDOSE TM ophthalmic emulsion is indicated to increase tear production in patients whose tear production is presumed to be suppressed due to ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Increased tear production was not seen in patients currently taking topical anti-inflammatory drugs or using punctal plugs. RESTASIS MULTIDOSE TM is a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant indicated to increase tear production in patients whose tear production is presumed to be suppressed due to ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. Increased tear production was not seen in patients currently taking topical anti-inflammatory drugs or using punctal plugs. ( 1 )

 

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