cyclosporine
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Learn more about cyclosporine and see what savings options may be available to you that can help bring down the cost of your medication.
Options may include Rx Advantage Card, Copay assistance & Coupons, or Patient Assistance Programs. Suitable for insured, underinsured or uninsured individuals. Pay as little as $0 per fill.
Manufactured by various FDA-approved generic manufacturers.
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Learn more about cyclosporine
What dosages is cyclosporine available in?
cyclosporine is available as a 25mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg oral capsule and a 100 mg/ml oral solution.
What is cyclosporine used for?
cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant and is used to treat the following:
- Prevent organ rejection of kidney, liver, or heart transplant
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriasis
How does cyclosporine work?
cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant, which means it lowers (or suppresses) the activity of your immune system. When you receive an organ transplant, your body recognizes the new organ as a foreign object, and your immune system fights to reject the new organ. cyclosporine also works to treat conditions caused by an overactive immune system, such as psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. These conditions are known as autoimmune diseases, where your immune system mistakes healthy tissue in your body as a foreign object and attacks it. cyclosporine works by weakening your immune system and preventing your body from rejecting the new organ or attacking healthy cells in your body.
How do I take cyclosporine?
cyclosporine is dosed based on the organ, your weight, your risk of rejection, how well you tolerate the medication, and the level of cyclosporine cyclosporine in your body based on lab work.
Is it safe for me to take cyclosporine?
cyclosporine is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have a hypersensitivity to cyclosporine or to any of the ingredients of the formulation. Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis patients with abnormal renal function, uncontrolled hypertension, or malignancies
should not receive cyclosporine.
cyclosporine Common Side Effects
Common side effects of cyclosporine:
- Kidney problems
- Shaking
- Excessive hair growth on face, back, and chest
- Urinary tract infection
- Viral infections
- High blood pressure
- Skin and wound infections
- Overgrowth of gums
- Nausea/vomiting
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Muscle cramps
- Numbness, tingling, or burning in arms or legs
- Pain
- Diarrhea
- High triglycerides
cyclosporine Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with cyclosporine. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- High blood pressure: headache, difficulty breathing, chest pain or pressure, blurred vision, fast heart beat, nose bleed, confusion
- Kidney damage: lower urine production, swelling in feet or legs, shortness of breath, tiredness, weakness, muscle cramps, nausea, vomiting, confusion
- Liver damage: yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), stomach pain or swelling, loss of appetite, dark urine, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, weakness, confusion
- Serious viral infections (polyoma virus infections): muscle weakness, loss of interest or emotion, confusion, memory problems, loss of balance or coordination, paralysis
- Brain damage: vision problems, loss of vision, loss of muscle control, movement problems, mental conditions, seizures, loss of consciousness
- Swelling of optic nerve: blurred vision, double vision, loss of vision, headache, nausea, or vomiting
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on cyclosporine
The following medications may interact with cyclosporine:
- Cyclosporine is extensively metabolized by CYP 3A isoenzymes, in particular CYP3A4, and is a substrate of the multidrug efflux transporter P-glycoprotein. Various agents are known to either increase of decrease plasma and whole blood cyclosporine concentrations usually by inhibition or induction of CYP3A4 or P-glycoprotein transporter or both. Compounds that decrease cyclosporine absorption such as orlistat should be avoided
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAID): Clinical status and serum creatinine should be closely monitored when cyclosporine is used with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents in rheumatoid arthritis patients
- Cyclosporine may reduce the clearance of digoxin, colchicine, prednisolone, HMG-CoA reductase
- inhibitors (statins) and etoposide
- Cyclosporine may increase the levels and effects of methotrexate
Who makes cyclosporine?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is cyclosporine safe in pregnancy?
cyclosporine isn’t recommended in pregnancy. There aren’t enough studies that looked at the safety of cyclosporine in human pregnancy, but animal studies showed that it can serious harm and death to babies. If you’re pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant, discuss the risks and benefits of using the medication with your healthcare provider and only use it if absolutely necessary.
What to do if you missed your cyclosporine dose
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Learn more about reporting side effectsWhat can I do if I am commercially insured but cannot afford my cyclosporine?
If you are commercially insured and you cannot afford your copay or co-insurance you can opt for purchasing cyclosporine outside of your plan using the Rx Advantage card, with costs that are usually lower than a typical plan copay. If you elect to use this method, out of pocket costs do not contribute towards your plan deductibles.
If you cannot afford the cash price possibly due to income constraints, then there is the option of applying to state assistance programs like Medicaid. Often, you may be able to receive your cyclosporine without any costs at all. You can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following this link HealthCare.gov. The government site is easy to use and you can select your state and it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application.
What can I do if I am uninsured and cannot afford my cyclosporine?
If you cannot afford the cash price of cyclosporine using the Rx Advantage card then there is the option of applying to state programs like Medicaid. Often, you may be able to receive your cyclosporine without any costs at all. You can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following this link HealthCare.gov. The government site is easy to use and you can select your state and it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application.
What can I do if I am insured with Medicare and cannot afford my cyclosporine?
If you are insured with Medicare and have Part D or an Advantage drug plan but cannot afford your copay or co-insurance element (for example if you are in the coverage gap or Donut Hole) then you have a number of options:
Option
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RX ADVANTAGE CARD
You can use the Rx Advantage to purchase the medication outside of your plan at prices that may be lower than you copay or co-insurance element. If you elect to use this method, out of pocket costs do not contribute towards your plan deductibles.
LOW INCOME SUBSIDY
If this is still too expensive or unaffordable then you can apply for federal support like Low Income Subsidy (LIS). To be eligible for Low Income Subsidy, you need to be resident in one of the 50 States or the District of Columbia. You can check eligibility online at SSA Medicare D Extra Help. You can also call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
MEDICAID
Alternatively, you can check Medicaid eligibility in your state by following this link to the HealthCare.gov. The government site is easy to use and you can select your state and it will navigate you to the appropriate contact point to make the application. State Medicaid programs may cover the full cost of your medication.
Am I eligible for the Rx Advantage Card and how much does cyclosporine cost without insurance?
Our website gives savings options to customers who wish to purchase cyclosporine, as either a brand or generic, without the constraints of insurance. By using the Rx Advantage Card, users can save up to 90% on the cost of their medication. The card can be used at over 65,000 pharmacies nationwide, across America. Even if you are insured, in most cases the cash price will be significantly cheaper than your existing co-pay. NowPatient is able to negotiate discounts on bulk drug purchases with pharmacy owners meaning you can access lower medication prices at nearby pharmacies using our card that can be conveniently stored in your NowPatient account.
What will my out-of-pocket cost be for cyclosporine when using the Rx Advantage Card?
Your out-of-pocket (OOP) cost will effectively be the discounted cash price you pay for cyclosporine using the Rx Advantage Card. If you are insured, your OOP expense can not be used against your plan deductible, if your plan has a deductible.
Is it legal for me to pay cash for cyclosporine even though I have insurance?
Yes. The Rx Advantage card is especially useful for people who have High-deductible health plans (HDHPs). It can be used for insured, uninsured, and underinsured persons.
Does the Rx Advantage Card work with Medicare or any other federal or state insurance plans?
No. We do not bill any federal or state insurance including Medicare Part D (standalone drug coverage) or Medicare Advantage (combined health and drug benefit). When you purchase your medication using the NowPatient Rx Advantage Card, you will be doing so out of pocket. The spend will not count towards your plan deductibles or gaps in the event you have a plan with a deductible. The out-of-pocket cyclosporine cash price you pay can be typically cheaper than your plan copay.
Does the Rx Advantage Card work with Commercial Insurance?
We do not bill your commercial insurance. When you purchase your medication using the Rx Advantage Card, from NowPatient, you will be doing so out of your pocket. The spend will not count towards your plan deductibles or gaps in the event you have a plan with a deductible. The out-of-pocket cyclosporine cash price you pay can be typically cheaper than your plan copay.
How do I check prices for cyclosporine and how do I use the Rx Advantage Card?
You can search for the prices at nearby pharmacies using our website. Simply search your medication and enter your ZIP Code and we will show you the price of your drug at nearby pharmacies. If you are happy with the quote, you need to create an account with NowPatient and generate your card. Next, simply go to the pharmacy and fill your cyclosporine Rx. Ask the pharmacy to run the card and check the price, even if they tell you they have another card they use. Your card is stored safely in your NowPatient account.
Do I need to pay for the Rx Advantage Card?
No. The Rx Advantage prescription savings card is FREE to use and store for NowPatient users.
Is there a cyclosporine co-pay program?
Generic medications like cyclosporine do not have co-pay card savings options. A Copay program, if available, would normally be for the brand name version of cyclosporine. You can search the brand name of cyclosporine and check to see if a co-pay program exists. Co-pay cards are programs run by pharmaceutical companies that offer you a direct way to lower your out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs for eligible patients. The copay cards essentially allow physicians to prescribe medications that are clinically preferred.
Is there a cyclosporine Patient Assistance Program (PAP)?
Generic medications like cyclosporine do not have PAP savings options. A Patient assistance program, if available would normally be for the brand name version of cyclosporine. You can search the brand name of cyclosporine and check to see if a co-PAP exists. PAPs are programs that are run and sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. They offer uninsured, insured, or underinsured individuals access to high-cost brand-name medications, which may otherwise be unaffordable.
I am insured but I do not qualify for patient assistance or copay assistance for cyclosporine. Is there any other form of assistance that can help with the costs of my existing copays or co-insurance?
There are a number of resources available such as charitable foundations that may be able to provide assistance for your cyclosporine:
Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) assistance for cyclosporine
If you are having trouble paying for your cyclosporine medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN), may be able to assist you. To qualify for PAN assistance for cyclosporine you will need to meet one or all of the following criteria:
- Your income is below 400% of the federal poverty level
- cyclosporine is prescribed for an approved FDA indication
- You live in and receive treatment in the United States or U.S. territories, even if you do not have U.S. citizenship
- You have Medicare insurance coverage that covers cyclosporine
- If cyclosporine is listed on PAN's list of covered medications
You can check the Patient Access Network Foundation Website for more information.
HealthWell Foundation Copay Program for cyclosporine
If you are having trouble paying for your cyclosporine medication due to unaffordable copays or deductibles, the HealthWell Foundation Copay Program may be able to assist you. To qualify for assistance for cyclosporine you will need to meet the following criteria:
- You live in and are being treated in the United States
- You are insured and your plan covers cyclosporine
- If cyclosporine is listed on the HealthWell Foundation's list of covered medications
You can check the HealthWell Foundation Website for more information.
Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program for cyclosporine
Patient Advocate Foundation's Co-Pay Relief program exists to help reduce the financial distress you or your family may face when paying for your cyclosporine treatment. If you qualify and can demonstrate the need, the foundation will provide you with direct payment covering co-pays, co-insurance, and deductibles. To qualify for assistance for cyclosporine you will need to meet the following criteria:
- You must be currently insured and have coverage for cyclosporine
- You must have a confirmed diagnosis and treatment plan
- You must reside and receive treatment in the United States
- Your Income must fall at or below 3000r 4000f the Federal Poverty Guideline (FPG) with consideration for the Cost of Living Index (COLI) and number in the household
- Applications can also be completed by contacting the program sponsor, toll-free at 866-512-3861.
You can check the Patient Advocate Foundation Website for more information.
Can I buy my cyclosporine from Canada?
Americans pay at least twice as much (in fact 218%) on prescription medications than individuals in other countries, like Canada. The reason why Canada drugs are cheaper is that Canada regulates its prescription medication drug prices (the Patented Medicines Prices Review Board) meaning that consumers pay less for their cyclosporine. This prevents pharmaceutical patentees from charging excessive prices.
As well, many Canadian drugs are likely produced by exactly the same companies in the same factories, as US prescription drugs.
We have partnered with Prescription Help in Canada that carries thousands of branded and generic medications. If there is an option for cyclosporine from Canada, then we will provide this as an Rx savings option to you.
Is it safe for me to buy my cyclosporine from Prescription Help, Canada?
If you purchase cyclosporine from Canadian Prescription Help, then there is little reason to worry about safety since it is likely that the drugs will be the same ones you would get from your American drugstore, and would have undergone the same rigorous testing as the American counterparts. Canada drugs are regulated for safety, efficacy and quality by Health Canada, which is the Canadian equivalent of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). If you are unsure, you can discuss this option with your physician, especially if you find it difficult affording your medications and may therefore risk not being treated.
Rest assured, NowPatient has done thorough due diligence on Prescription Help, to ensure that the service is adequately licensed, regulated and safe.
We have checked and verified that Prescription Help:
- Is a licensed pharmacy in Canada.
- Will only fill your cyclosporine if you have a valid prescription.
- Has a licensed pharmacist on staff to answer your questions.
- Does not send medicine that looks different than what you receive at your usual drug store, nor does it arrive in packaging that is damaged, in a foreign language, has no expiration date, or is expired.
- Does not charge you for products that you never ordered or received.
- Provides clear written protections for your personal and financial information, including credit card numbers.
- Maintains the highest standards of data security and compliance.
- Does not sell your information to other websites.
- Does not supply controlled substances.
- Does not supply any products on an FDA Import Alert.
- Quantities are restricted to a maximum of 3 month's supply for international orders.
- Publishes contact information on website for customer service.
Is ordering cyclosporine from a Canadian Pharmacy legal?
Although it is technically not legal for individuals to import prescription drugs, It is notable that U.S. government officials have stated that individuals who procure non-controlled prescription drugs from Canada or other foreign sources for up to a three-month supply for their own use are not pursued or prosecuted. There are hundreds of thousands of American patients who have used or continue to use Canadian pharmacies to procure their medications at significant discounts. Often the price of medications can be the difference between getting treated or not being treated.
How do I place an order for cyclosporine from Prescription Help, Canada?
If your medication is available from our partner Canadian Pharmacy, then we will show it as an option. You can search for the product by pack size, strength or form and then see the price for cyclosporine. If you are happy with the price, you can proceed to the checkout. This will take you to the Prescription Help website, from where you can complete the process. Prescription Help is not connected to NowPatient other than as an affiliate partner which offers services that may benefit NowPatient users. It is not insurance, any payments are strictly cash and are considered out-of-pocket.
What should I do if I take too much cyclosporine?
Call your doctor right away or seek immediate medical attention if your symptoms do not improve or they become worse after using cyclosporine. You can also call 800-222-1222 to reach the American Association of Poison Control Centers or use its online resource if you think you've used too much cyclosporine. But if you have severe symptoms, call 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately or go to the nearest emergency room.
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