Department of Dermatology at Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75246, USA.
J Am Acad Dermatol. 2010 Dec;63(6):949-72; quiz 973-4. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2010.02.062.
Cyclosporine is highly effective in the treatment of a multitude of dermatoses. Concern over its side effect profile has limited its use in dermatology. Adverse effects are, for the most part, dose dependent and related to duration of therapy. Using the recommended monitoring protocols results in a significant decrease in the incidence of cyclosporine-related toxicities. This article provides a comprehensive review of the pharmacokinetics of cyclosporine, potential drug interactions, adverse effects, and recommendations for monitoring in patients treated with cyclosporine. The use of cyclosporine in pregnancy and in the pediatric population is also addressed.
After completing this learning activity, participants should be familiar with the monitoring guidelines of cyclosporine, its contraindications, its possible drug interactions, its adverse effect profile, and its use in pregnancy and the childhood and adolescent populations.
在完成这个学习活动后,参与者应该熟悉环孢素的监测指南、禁忌证、可能的药物相互作用、不良反应谱,以及它在妊娠、儿童和青少年人群中的应用。