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What is the primary mechanism of action of cyclosporin?
What is the primary mechanism of action of cyclosporin?
Which condition is cyclosporin primarily indicated for?
Which condition is cyclosporin primarily indicated for?
What is a common side effect of cyclosporin?
What is a common side effect of cyclosporin?
Which of the following is NOT a potential adverse effect of cyclosporin?
Which of the following is NOT a potential adverse effect of cyclosporin?
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What type of drug is cyclosporin classified as?
What type of drug is cyclosporin classified as?
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Study Notes
Calcineurin Inhibitors - Cyclosporin
- Cyclosporin is a calcineurin inhibitor.
- Mechanism of action (MOA): Suppresses the immune system.
- Indications: Preventing organ rejection after transplantation and treating autoimmune diseases.
- Side effects (SE)/Adverse effects (AE): High blood pressure (HTN), infections, kidney damage (nephrotoxicity), liver damage (hepatotoxicity), cancer (malignancy), and others.
- Warnings: Multiple black box warnings are associated with use.
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This quiz covers the essential information about Cyclosporin, a calcineurin inhibitor known for its immunosuppressive properties. Learn about its mechanism of action, indications for use, potential side effects, and important warnings associated with its use in organ transplantation and autoimmune diseases.
