Consiral 25mg Capsule
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

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In-stock 5 capsules in 1 strip
187.50

NOTICE: unsafe with : Lactation

USED FOR:
Organ transplantation Bone marrow transplantation Rheumatoid arthritis

COMPOSITION:
Cyclosporine (25mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
ophthal

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Consiral 25mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

UNSAFE
Lactation
UNSAFE

Consiral 25mg Capsule is unsafe to use during lactation. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breastfeeding is not advisable.

Driving

It is not known whether Consiral 25mg Capsule alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Consiral 25mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Consiral 25mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

CAUTION
Liver
CAUTION

Consiral 25mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Consiral 25mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Cyclosporine   25mg

Uses of Consiral Capsule
Consiral 25mg Capsule is used for organ transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, nephrotic syndrome, uveitis and atopic dermatitis.

How to use Consiral Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Consiral 25mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Consiral Capsule works
Consiral 25mg Capsule is an immunosuppressant that works by decreasing the activity of body's immune system.

Side Effects:

Common Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Increased hair growth, Increased blood pressure, Renal dysfunction, Loss of appetite, Diarrhoea, Tremor.

Expert advice for Consiral Capsule
Consiral, like all immunosuppressants, increases the risk of infection and certain cancers. Avoid being close to people with cold, flu or other contagious illness. Do not receive a "live vaccine" while you are using Consiral. The live vaccine may not work well and may not fully protect you. It may cause unwanted side effects like kidney damage, tremor, hirsutism, hypertension, and gum hyperplasia. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Your doctor may ask to get Consiral blood concentration level, to avoid side effect due to high concentrations. Your doctor may ask to get kidney function test done regularly to avoid kidney damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Consiral cytotoxic?
No, Consiral is not cytotoxic.

Q. Is Consiral a steroid/ sulfa drug?
No, Consiral is not a steroid or sulfa drug, but a cyclic peptide isolated from fungal source

Q. Does Consiral affect fertility & birth control?
No, Consiral is not known to impair fertility and has no known effects on birth contro

Q. Does Consiral cause weight gain, constipation or hair loss?
No, Consiral has no known effects on weight gain, constipation or hair loss.