Definition: A cyclic undecapeptide from an extract of soil fungi. It is a powerful immunosupressant with a specific action on T-lymphocytes. It is used for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in organ and tissue transplantation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed).
a specific drug: do not confuse this or X ref with CYCLOSPORINS
Other names Cyclosporin A; OL 27400; OL 27 400; Neoral, Sandimmun; CyA NOF; CsANeoral; CsA Neoral; Sandimmune; Sandimmun Neoral; Sandimmun; Restasis; OL 27-400; Neoral; Cyclosporine A; Cyclosporin; CyA-NOF; CsA-Neoral; Ciclosporin
cyclosporin G [ 2-norVal-cyclosporin,2-norvalyl-cyclosporin,7-L-norvaline-cyclosporin A,NVa(2)-cyclosporin,OG 37-325,OG37-325,cyclosporin, 2-norvaline-,cyclosporin, norVal(2)-,cyclosporine G,norvaline(2)-cyclosporine ] similar immunosuppressive actions as cyclosporin, but without nephrotoxic side effects; cyclosporin A analog; MW 1217
