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Cyclosporine eye drops help make more tears. Cyclosporine is a drug that helps control the immune system. It stops swelling in your eyes caused by dry eye disease and allergies.

How do you use this medicine?

• Cyclosporine Eye Drop is available as a liquid solution and as a mixture of two liquids that don’t mix well. It’s used as eye drops. You typically put it in each eye two times a day, about 12 hours apart. Use cyclosporine eye drops at about the same times each day. Read the instructions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain anything you’re unsure about. Use cyclosporine eye drops just as your doctor instructed. Don’t take more or less, and don’t take it more often than directed.
• You should use cyclosporine eye drops at least 15 minutes before or after using any other eye drops.
• Cyclosporine eye drops are meant to be used only in the eyes. Do not swallow cyclosporine eye drops or put them on your skin.
• Cyclosporine eye drops are available in small bottles meant for one-time use and in larger bottles that can be used multiple times. If you are using single-use vials, use the liquid right away after opening it for one or both eyes.
• Make sure the dropper tip doesn’t touch your eye, fingers, face, or anything else. If the tip touches something else, germs might get into the eye drops.

Advantages 

In dry eyes

Usually, your eyes make enough tears to keep them comfortable and help wash away dust and other small bits. If they don’t make enough tears, they can get dry, red, and hurt. Dry eyes can happen from being in the wind, sun, heat, using computers, and certain medicines. Cyclosporine Eye Drop keeps your eyes wet and can help with dryness and pain. They will also help keep your eyes safe from getting hurt or infected. This medicine is safe to take and has only a few side effects. If you use soft contact lenses, take them out before putting in the drops.

Side effects 

• Blurry eyesight
• Feeling a burning in your eye.
• Head pain
• High blood pressure
• Kidney problems
• Shaking or wobbling.
• Higher sugar level in blood.
• Paresthesia 
• Acne 
• Higher amounts of fat in the blood.
• Less desire to eat.
• Higher levels of uric acid in the blood.
• An imbalance of electrolytes
• Seizure
• Flushing 
• Stomach problems
• Gum overgrowth
• Stomach ulcer
• Unusual liver function
• Too much hair growing on the face.
• Hypertrichosis
• Muscle cramp
• Muscle ache.
• Fever
• Tiredness

Precautions 

• Let your doctor and pharmacist know if you are allergic to cyclosporine (Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune), any other medicines, or anything in cyclosporine eye drops. Ask your pharmacist for a list of what is in the medicine.
• Let your doctor and pharmacist know about all the medicines, vitamins, supplements, and herbal products you are using while taking cyclosporine eye drops. Your doctor might need to adjust how much medicine you take or watch you closely for any side effects.
• Let your doctor know if you have or have had any health problems.
• If you get pregnant while using cyclosporine eye drops, contact your doctor.
• You should know that you shouldn’t use cyclosporine eye drops while wearing contact lenses. If you wear contact lenses, take them out before using cyclosporine eye drops. You can put them back in after 15 minutes. Ask your doctor if you can wear contact lenses if you have dry eye.

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ )

What is Cyclosporine Eye Drop? What is it used for?

Cyclosporine Eye Drop is a type of medicine that works by weakening the immune system. It is used to help with dry eyes. Cyclosporine Eye Drop helps your eyes make more tears and stay moist. This helps reduce swelling and pain from long-term eye problems.

What are the unwanted effects of  Cyclosporine Eye Drop?

The most common side effects of Cyclosporine Eye Drops are blurry vision and a burning feeling in the eyes. But usually, they aren’t a problem and go away by themselves. If you are worried about any of these side effects or if they last a long time, please talk to your doctor.

How does Cyclosporine Eye Drop work?

Cyclosporine Eye Drop is a type of medicine that helps weaken the immune system. It helps reduce swelling in the eye and increases tear production. This helps keep the eyes moist and makes dry eyes feel better.