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- The proper way to use
- Precautions to keep in mind
- Common known side effects
Common known side effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Some side effects will have signs or symptoms that you can see or feel. Your doctor will watch for others by doing certain tests.
Also, because of the way that cyclosporine acts on the body, there is a chance that it may cause effects that may not occur until years after the medicine is used. These delayed effects may include certain types of cancer, such as lymphomas or skin cancers. You and your doctor should discuss the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
- Blood in urine- flushing of face and neck (for injection only)- wheezing or shortness of breath (for injection only)Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
- Bleeding, tender, or enlarged gumsLess common
- Convulsions (seizures)- fever or chills- frequent urge to urinate- vomitingRare
- Confusion- general feeling of discomfort and illness- irregular heartbeat- numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips- shortness of breath or difficult breathing- stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting- unexplained nervousness- unusual tiredness or weakness- weakness or heaviness of legs- weight lossIncidence not known
- Agitation- back pain- blurred vision- coma- dizziness- drowsiness- hallucinations- irritability- mood or mental changes- seizures- stiff neckThis medicine may also cause the following side effects that your doctor will watch for:
More common
- High blood pressure- kidney problemsLess common
- Changes in blood chemistry- liver problemsSome side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Increase in hair growth- trembling and shaking of handsLess common
- Acne or oily skin- headache- leg cramps- nauseaOther side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
- The proper way to use
- Precautions to keep in mind
- Common known side effects
