Cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion/solution
Drug Name(s): Cequa, Restasis, generic
Class: Immunosuppresants
Type: eye drop
Used to increase tear production in patients with dry eye (including Sjögren’s Disease).
Dosage
Form(s): Eye drop, single-use vial
One drop in each eye twice per day, approximately 12 hours apart.
Special Instructions
Single-use vials must be used immediately upon opening and then discarded.
May be used with lubricant eye drops; allow 15-minute interval between products
Potential Side Effects
Blurred vision; burning, pain, itchy or stinging feelings in eye; eye discharge; sensation of having a foreign body in the eye
Be Aware
Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant. Do not use if you have an eye infection. Do not wear contact lenses while using this medication. Cyclosporine may make you more likely to get infections and certain cancers.
