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ciclosporin. See cyclosporin. ciclosporin (cyclosporine) An immunosuppressant used in the treatment of the ocular manifestation of autoimmune diseases, uveitis, scleritis, keratoconjunctivitis sicca, ligneous conjunctivitis, and to prevent rejection of corneal grafts, etc. It is believed to exert its immunosuppressive effect by inhibiting the activation of cytotoxic T-lymphocytes. See immunosuppressants. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Of course, the latter two therapies can lead to skin cancer, and many of the drugs used to treat the disease, including methotrexate and cyclosporin, also have serious side effects, including increased risk of cancer. Immunosuppressive agents commonly used include Cyclosporin, Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate Mofetil and Azathioprine. The text has an extensive list of substances currently being used as transdermal agents that are organized by drug class and include familiar drugs such as nicotine, fentanyl, cyclosporin, heparin, and estrogens. |
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