Ciclosporin is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD). It reduces the activity of your body’s defence system (immune system).
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It’s used to treat auto-immune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and lupus (SLE).
It’s usually given in capsule form twice a day.
In some patients ciclosporin can cause a rise in blood pressure and affect the kidneys. It can also affect your liver at high doses. Ciclosporin can sometimes cause increased levels of lipids (e.g. cholesterol) in the blood.