Cyclosporine has 264 known drug interactions based on U.S. FDA drug labeling data. Of these, 22 are contraindicated combinations that should be avoided entirely. 83 are classified as major interactions requiring close medical supervision. Notable interactions include combinations with Aliskiren, Aliskiren Hemifumarate, Atorvaliq. Patients taking Cyclosporine should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications — including over-the-counter drugs and supplements — to avoid potentially harmful combinations. Data sourced from OpenFDA and the NIH National Library of Medicine.
- Total
- 264
- Contraindicated
- 22
- Major
- 83
- Moderate
- 148
- Minor
- 4
Contraindicated (22)
- Cyclosporine + Aliskiren— Avoid coadministration of cyclosporine with aliskiren due to significant interaction risk.
- Cyclosporine + Aliskiren Hemifumarate— Avoid coadministration of cyclosporine with aliskiren due to significant interaction risk.
- Cyclosporine + Atorvaliq— Significantly increases atorvastatin plasma levels and risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Concomitant use is not recom…
- Cyclosporine + Atorvastatin Calcium— Significantly increases atorvastatin plasma levels and increases risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Concomitant use is…
- Cyclosporine + Budesonide— CYP3A4 inhibitor that can increase systemic budesonide concentrations. Avoid use.
- Cyclosporine + Colchicine— Toxicity reported. Dual inhibitor of P-glycoprotein and CYP3A4 causing life-threatening or fatal colchicine toxicity, es…
- Cyclosporine + Colchicine Tablets 0.5 Mg— Strong P-glycoprotein inhibitor causing significant increase in colchicine plasma levels. Contraindicated.
- Cyclosporine + Ezetimibe And Simvastatin— Contraindicated due to increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with ezetimibe and simvastatin tablets.
- Cyclosporine + Fluvastatin Sodium— Cyclosporine increases fluvastatin exposure, increasing risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Avoid concomitant use.
- Cyclosporine + Mifepristone— Mifepristone increases cyclosporine exposure; concomitant use is contraindicated due to narrow therapeutic range.
- Cyclosporine + Natalizumab— Should not be used concomitantly with natalizumab due to potential increased risk of PML and other infections.
- Cyclosporine + Natalizumab-Sztn— Should not be used concomitantly with natalizumab due to increased risk of PML and other infections in Crohn's disease p…
- Cyclosporine + Pitavastatin— Cyclosporine significantly increases pitavastatin exposure and increases the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Concom…
- Cyclosporine + Pitavastatin Calcium— Cyclosporine significantly increases pitavastatin exposure and increases the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Concom…
- Cyclosporine + Pitavastatin Magnesium— Cyclosporine significantly increases pitavastatin exposure and increases the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Concom…
- Cyclosporine + Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Dibasic Injection,— Concurrent use increases risk of severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia. Avoid use; if unavoidable, closely monitor s…
- Cyclosporine + Potassium Phosphates— Immunosuppressant that increases serum potassium, raising risk of severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia. Avoid use; …
- Cyclosporine + Potassium Phosphates In Sodium Chloride— Concurrent use increases risk of severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia. Avoid use; if unavoidable, closely monitor s…
- Cyclosporine + Silodosin— Strong P-glycoprotein inhibitor that may increase plasma silodosin concentration. Concomitant use is not recommended.
- Cyclosporine + Simvastatin— Increases risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis when used with simvastatin. Concomitant use is contraindicated.
- Cyclosporine + Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim— Marked but reversible nephrotoxicity reported with coadministration in renal transplant recipients.
- Cyclosporine + Tofacitinib— Immunosuppressive drug with risk of added immunosuppression. Concomitant use with XELJANZ/XELJANZ XR is not recommended.
Major (83)
- Cyclosporine + Allopurinol— Allopurinol increases cyclosporine concentrations, increasing risk of adverse reactions. Increase monitoring frequency a…
- Cyclosporine + Amiloride Hydrochloride And Hydrochlorothiazide— Risk of hyperkalemia may be increased when amiloride HCl is administered concomitantly. Use with caution and frequent mo…
- Cyclosporine + Amiodarone Hydrochloride— Increases plasma levels of cyclosporine resulting in elevated creatinine. Monitor cyclosporine drug levels and renal fun…
- Cyclosporine + Amlodipine— Amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of cyclosporine. Frequent monitoring of trough blood levels and dose adjustmen…
- Cyclosporine + Amlodipine And Atorvastatin— Increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis with atorvastatin; amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of cyclospori…
- Cyclosporine + Amlodipine Besylate— Amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of cyclosporine. Frequent monitoring of trough blood levels and dose adjustmen…
- Cyclosporine + Amlodipine Besylate And Olmesartan Medoxomil— Amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of cyclosporine. Frequent monitoring of trough blood levels and dose adjustmen…
- Cyclosporine + Amphotericin B— Nephrotoxic agent that may enhance potential for drug-induced renal toxicity. Use concomitantly only with great caution …
- Cyclosporine + Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Betamethasone Acetate, Lidocaine, Iodixanol, Povidine Iodine— Increased activity of both agents may occur concurrently. Convulsions have been reported.
- Cyclosporine + Chloroquine Phosphate— Chloroquine can cause sudden increase in serum cyclosporine levels; close monitoring is recommended and chloroquine may …
- Cyclosporine + Cholic Acid— BSEP inhibitor that may exacerbate accumulation of conjugated bile salts in liver. Avoid concomitant use; if necessary, …
- Cyclosporine + Cladribine— Potent BCRP, ENT1, and CNT3 transporter inhibitor may alter cladribine bioavailability, intracellular distribution, and …
- Cyclosporine + Colesevelam— Colesevelam may decrease exposure of cyclosporine. In vivo studies showed decreased cyclosporine exposure when coadminis…
- Cyclosporine + Colesevelam Hydrochloride— Colesevelam may decrease cyclosporine exposure. In vivo studies showed decreased exposure when coadministered.
- Cyclosporine + Cyclophosphamide— Cyclophosphamide may decrease serum concentrations of cyclosporine, resulting in increased incidence of graft-versus-hos…
- Cyclosporine + Cyclophosphamide For Injection— Cyclophosphamide may decrease serum concentrations of cyclosporine, resulting in increased incidence of graft-versus-hos…
- Cyclosporine + Danazol— Danazol raises plasma levels of cyclosporin, leading to increased renal toxicity. Monitoring and dose adjustments may be…
- Cyclosporine + Depo-Medrol, Lidocaine, Isopropyl Alcohol— Increased activity of both cyclosporine and corticosteroids may occur concurrently, with convulsions reported.
- Cyclosporine + Dexamethasone— Increased activity of both cyclosporine and dexamethasone may occur; convulsions have been reported with concurrent use.
- Cyclosporine + Dexamethasone 1.5 Mg— Increased activity of both cyclosporine and dexamethasone may occur; convulsions have been reported with concurrent use.
- Cyclosporine + Dexamethasone Intensol— Increased activity of both cyclosporine and dexamethasone may occur with concurrent use; convulsions have been reported.
- Cyclosporine + Diclofenac— When coadministered with cyclosporine in rheumatoid arthritis patients, the AUC of diclofenac was significantly increase…
- Cyclosporine + Diclofenac Sodium— Diclofenac may affect renal prostaglandins and increase cyclosporine nephrotoxicity. Caution advised with concomitant us…
- Cyclosporine + Diflunisal— NSAIDs concomitantly administered with cyclosporine have been associated with increased cyclosporine-induced toxicity. R…
- Cyclosporine + Etodolac— Etodolac may cause elevated serum levels and increased toxicity of cyclosporine. Nephrotoxicity associated with cyclospo…
- Cyclosporine + Etoposide— High-dose cyclosporin A (concentrations >2000 ng/mL) increases etoposide exposure by 80% and decreases total body cleara…
- Cyclosporine + Everolimus— Significantly increases everolimus Cmax and AUC. Dose adjustment of everolimus may be needed if cyclosporine dose is alt…
- Cyclosporine + Everolimus Tablets— Cyclosporine significantly increases everolimus Cmax and AUC; dose adjustment of everolimus may be needed if cyclosporin…
- Cyclosporine + Ezetimibe— Combination increases exposure of ezetimibe and cyclosporine. Cyclosporine concentrations should be monitored; effect ma…
- Cyclosporine + Fenofibrate— Risk of nephrotoxicity and deterioration of renal function due to decreased creatinine clearance. Requires careful benef…
- Cyclosporine + Fenofibric Acid— Immunosuppressant can produce nephrotoxicity and decreased creatinine clearance, increasing risk of renal function deter…
- Cyclosporine + Fluvastatin— Cyclosporine increases fluvastatin exposure. Fluvastatin dose should be limited to 20 mg twice daily.
- Cyclosporine + Foscarnet Sodium— Concomitant use should be avoided due to additive nephrotoxicity and renal impairment risk.
- Cyclosporine + Furosemide— Concomitant use is associated with increased risk of gouty arthritis secondary to furosemide-induced hyperuricemia and c…
- Cyclosporine + Ganciclovir— Increased risk of nephrotoxicity and potential increase in serum creatinine. Monitor renal function.
- Cyclosporine + Ganciclovir Sodium— Coadministration may increase risk of nephrotoxicity and serum creatinine elevation. Monitor renal function closely.
- Cyclosporine + Hydrocortisone— Increased activity of both drugs; convulsions reported with concurrent use. Monitor patients receiving both agents.
- Cyclosporine + Hydrocortisone Acetate— Increased activity of both cyclosporine and corticosteroids may occur; convulsions have been reported.
- Cyclosporine + Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate— Increased activity of both cyclosporine and corticosteroids may occur concurrently. Convulsions have been reported with …
- Cyclosporine + Indomethacin— Concomitant administration of indomethacin with cyclosporine has been associated with increased cyclosporine-induced tox…
- Cyclosporine + Kenalog— Increased activity of both cyclosporine and corticosteroids may occur concurrently, with reports of convulsions.
- Cyclosporine + Lovastatin— Concomitant use increases risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis.
- Cyclosporine + Mannitol— Nephrotoxic drug that increases risk of renal failure when used concomitantly with mannitol; avoid use if possible.
- Cyclosporine + Marcaine, Lidocaine, Kenalog, Povidone Iodine— Increased activity of both cyclosporine and corticosteroids may occur when used concurrently. Convulsions have been repo…
- Cyclosporine + Melphalan— Severe renal impairment reported in patients treated with high-dose IV melphalan followed by standard oral cyclosporine …
- Cyclosporine + Melphalan Hydrochloride— Severe renal failure has been reported when IV melphalan is followed by standard oral doses of cyclosporine.
- Cyclosporine + Methotrexate— When coadministered with cyclosporine in rheumatoid arthritis patients, the AUC of methotrexate was significantly increa…
- Cyclosporine + Methylprednisolone— Mutual inhibition of metabolism occurs with concurrent use; convulsions have been reported with concurrent use of methyl…
- Cyclosporine + Methylprednisolone Acetate— Increased activity of both drugs may occur with concurrent use. Convulsions have been reported with this combination.
- Cyclosporine + Methylprednisolone Acetate, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine, Isopropyl Alcohol— Increased activity of both cyclosporine and corticosteroids may occur. Convulsions have been reported with concurrent us…
- Cyclosporine + Methylprednisolone Sodium Succinate— Increased activity of both cyclosporine and corticosteroids may occur with concurrent use; convulsions have been reporte…
- Cyclosporine + Nafcillin— Nafcillin results in subtherapeutic cyclosporine levels. Cyclosporine levels should be monitored in organ transplant pat…
- Cyclosporine + Nafcillin Sodium— Nafcillin concomitant use results in subtherapeutic cyclosporine levels. Cyclosporine levels should be monitored in orga…
- Cyclosporine + Nicardipine— Nicardipine increases cyclosporine plasma levels through inhibition of hepatic microsomal enzymes including CYP3A4. Cycl…
- Cyclosporine + Nicardipine Hydrochloride— Nicardipine elevates plasma cyclosporine levels through inhibition of hepatic microsomal enzymes including CYP3A4. Cyclo…
- Cyclosporine + Octreotide Acetate— Octreotide may decrease blood levels of cyclosporine and result in transplant rejection due to alterations in nutrient a…
- Cyclosporine + Olmesartan Medoxomil / Amlodipine Besylate / Hydrochlorothiazide— Amlodipine increases exposure to cyclosporine, requiring monitoring.
- Cyclosporine + Orlistat— Reduction in cyclosporine plasma levels observed with coadministration. Should not be simultaneously coadministered; cyc…
- Cyclosporine + Perindopril Erbumine— Risk of hyperkalemia. Cyclosporine is capable of increasing serum potassium.
- Cyclosporine + Posaconazole— Posaconazole increases cyclosporine whole blood concentrations. Reduce cyclosporine dose to approximately three-fourths …
- Cyclosporine + Posaconazole Delayed-Release— Posaconazole increases cyclosporine whole blood concentrations. Reduce cyclosporine dose to approximately three-fourths …
- Cyclosporine + Potassium Chloride— Concurrent use increases risk of severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia, particularly in presence of other hyperkalem…
- Cyclosporine + Potassium Chloride And Sodium Chloride— Increases risk of severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia, particularly in presence of other risk factors. Avoid use i…
- Cyclosporine + Pravastatin Sodium— Increased risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Pravastatin sodium dose should not exceed 20 mg once daily.
- Cyclosporine + Prednisolone Sodium Phosphate— Concurrent use increases activity of both cyclosporin and corticosteroids with convulsions reported.
- Cyclosporine + Prednisone— Increased activity of both drugs may occur with concurrent use. Convulsions have been reported with this combination.
- Cyclosporine + Rapamycin— Cyclosporine increases sirolimus concentrations. Sirolimus should be taken 4 hours after cyclosporine administration. Do…
- Cyclosporine + Repaglinide— Cyclosporine increased repaglinide exposures by 2.5 fold. Limit daily maximum dose to 6 mg and increase glucose monitori…
- Cyclosporine + Revefenacin— OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 inhibitor that may increase systemic exposure of revefenacin's active metabolite. Coadministration n…
- Cyclosporine + Rosuvastatin— Cyclosporine increased rosuvastatin exposure 7-fold, significantly increasing the risk of myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. D…
- Cyclosporine + Rosuvastatin Calcium— Cyclosporine increases rosuvastatin exposure 7-fold. Limit rosuvastatin dose to 5 mg once daily.
- Cyclosporine + Sodium Chloride, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Acetate, Potassium Chloride And Magnesium Chloride— Cyclosporine increases hyperkalemia risk; avoid use due to potassium content or monitor serum potassium concentrations.
- Cyclosporine + Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride And Dextrose Monohydrate— Increased risk of severe and potentially fatal hyperkalemia when potassium chloride solution is administered.
- Cyclosporine + Sofosbuvir, Velpatasvir, And Voxilaprevir— OATP inhibitor that may substantially increase exposure of voxilaprevir. Coadministration is not recommended.
- Cyclosporine + Sulindac— NSAIDs have been associated with increased cyclosporine-induced toxicity; renal function should be carefully monitored.
- Cyclosporine + Tacrolimus— May potentiate renal dysfunction; close monitoring of renal function recommended during concomitant use.
- Cyclosporine + Tigecycline— Tigecycline may increase serum trough concentrations of cyclosporine, leading to risk of toxicity. Monitor serum concent…
- Cyclosporine + Tolterodine Tartrate— CYP3A4 inhibitor that increases tolterodine plasma concentrations. Dose reduction to 1 mg twice daily recommended.
- Cyclosporine + Triamcinolone Acetonide— Increased activity of both cyclosporine and corticosteroids may occur; convulsions have been reported.
- Cyclosporine + Triamcinolone Acetonide Extended-Release Injectable Suspension— Increased activity of both drugs may occur concurrently; convulsions have been reported with concurrent use.
- Cyclosporine + Valganciclovir— Risk of nephrotoxicity may be increased when coadministered with valganciclovir. Monitor renal function closely.
- Cyclosporine + Valganciclovir Hydrochloride— Potential increase in serum creatinine and nephrotoxicity risk when coadministered with valganciclovir. Monitor renal fu…
- Cyclosporine + Warfarin Sodium— CYP3A4 inhibitor that increases warfarin effect and INR; requires close monitoring.
Moderate (148)
- Cyclosporine + Acetazolamide— Acetazolamide may elevate cyclosporine levels.
- Cyclosporine + Acetazolamide Extended-Release— Acetazolamide may elevate cyclosporine levels.
- Cyclosporine + Acetazolamide Sodium— Acetazolamide may elevate cyclosporine levels.
- Cyclosporine + Adalimumab— Monitoring of drug concentration recommended upon initiation or discontinuation of HUMIRA; dose adjustment may be needed…
- Cyclosporine + Adalimumab-Aacf— ADALIMUMAB-AACF may influence CYP450 enzyme formation, affecting cyclosporine metabolism. Monitoring of cyclosporine con…
- Cyclosporine + Adalimumab-Aaty— Adalimumab may influence CYP450 enzyme formation. Monitoring of drug concentration and dose adjustment recommended.
- Cyclosporine + Adalimumab-Adaz— Adalimumab-adaz may suppress CYP450 enzyme formation, potentially affecting cyclosporine concentration. Monitoring and d…
- Cyclosporine + Adalimumab-Adbm— CYP450 enzyme formation may be suppressed by adalimumab-adbm. Monitoring of drug concentration recommended upon initiati…
- Cyclosporine + Adalimumab-Afzb— Adalimumab may influence CYP450 enzyme formation, affecting cyclosporine concentration. Monitoring of drug concentration…
- Cyclosporine + Adalimumab-Aqvh— YUSIMRY may suppress CYP450 enzyme formation; monitor cyclosporine concentration and adjust dose as needed upon initiati…
- Cyclosporine + Adalimumab-Atto— AMJEVITA may influence CYP450 enzyme formation; monitoring of cyclosporine concentration and dose adjustment recommended…
- Cyclosporine + Adalimumab-Bwwd— HADLIMA may influence CYP450 enzyme formation; monitoring of cyclosporine concentration recommended with dose adjustment…
- Cyclosporine + Adalimumab-Fkjp— Adalimumab-fkjp may influence CYP450 enzyme formation; monitoring of cyclosporine concentration recommended with dose ad…
- Cyclosporine + Adalimumab-Ryvk— Adalimumab-ryvk may suppress CYP450 enzyme formation, affecting cyclosporine concentration. Monitor concentration and ad…
- Cyclosporine + Afatinib— P-glycoprotein inhibitor that increases afatinib exposure. Reduce GILOTRIF dose by 10 mg per day if not tolerated.
- Cyclosporine + Allopurinol Sodium— Allopurinol increases cyclosporine concentrations, raising risk of adverse reactions. Increase monitoring frequency.
- Cyclosporine + Ambrisentan— Cyclosporine increases ambrisentan exposure approximately 2-fold. Limit ambrisentan dose to 5 mg once daily when coadmin…
- Cyclosporine + Amiloride Hydrochloride— Risk of hyperkalemia may be increased when used concomitantly with amiloride HCl. Requires caution and frequent monitori…
- Cyclosporine + Amiodarone— Increases cyclosporine concentrations. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Amlodipine And Valsartan— Amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of cyclosporine. Frequent monitoring of trough blood levels and dose adjustmen…
- Cyclosporine + Armodafinil— Blood levels of cyclosporine may be reduced when used with armodafinil. Monitoring of circulating cyclosporine concentra…
- Cyclosporine + Azapropazon— NSAID that may potentiate renal dysfunction with cyclosporine, particularly in dehydration. Close monitoring required.
- Cyclosporine + Azithromycin— Increases cyclosporine concentrations via CYP3A4 inhibition. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Basiliximab— Cyclosporine used in triple-therapy regimens with basiliximab; no dose adjustment necessary. Total body clearance of bas…
- Cyclosporine + Bempedoic Acid And Ezetimibe— Concomitant use increases ezetimibe and cyclosporine concentrations, with greater increases in severe renal insufficienc…
- Cyclosporine + Bezafibrate— Fibric acid derivative may potentiate renal dysfunction with cyclosporine. Close monitoring required.
- Cyclosporine + Bimekizumab— BIMKELX may modulate serum cytokine levels, altering CYP450 enzyme formation and affecting cyclosporine metabolism. Moni…
- Cyclosporine + Blinatumomab— BLINATUMOMAB causes transient cytokine release that may suppress CYP450 enzymes, potentially increasing cyclosporine con…
- Cyclosporine + Bosentan— Decreases cyclosporine concentrations; appropriate dosage adjustment required.
- Cyclosporine + Brincidofovir— OATP1B1/1B3 inhibitor increases brincidofovir AUC and Cmax, may increase adverse reactions. Monitor for elevations in tr…
- Cyclosporine + Brodalumab— SILIQ may modulate serum levels of cytokines affecting CYP450 enzyme formation, potentially altering cyclosporine metabo…
- Cyclosporine + Bromocriptine— Increases cyclosporine concentrations. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Carbamazepine— Anticonvulsant that decreases cyclosporine concentrations. Dosage adjustment required.
- Cyclosporine + Carvedilol— Carvedilol may increase cyclosporine trough concentrations; approximately 30% of patients required cyclosporine dose red…
- Cyclosporine + Carvedilol Phosphate— Carvedilol initiation increases mean trough cyclosporine concentrations by about 20% on average; dose reduction may be n…
- Cyclosporine + Caspofungin Acetate— Cyclosporine increases AUC of caspofungin acetate. Transient increases in liver ALT and AST occur with concomitant use. …
- Cyclosporine + Cimetidine— May potentiate renal dysfunction when used concomitantly with cyclosporine. Close monitoring of renal function required.
- Cyclosporine + Ciprofloxacin— Co-administration may cause transient elevations in serum creatinine; monitor renal function.
- Cyclosporine + Ciprofloxacin Hydrochloride— Transient elevations in serum creatinine may occur. Monitor renal function and serum creatinine.
- Cyclosporine + Ciprofloxacin Tablets— Transient elevations in serum creatinine may occur. Monitor renal function and serum creatinine when co-administered.
- Cyclosporine + Clarithromycin— Increases cyclosporine concentrations via CYP3A4 inhibition. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Cyclophosphamide Injection, Solution— Lower serum concentrations of cyclosporine observed with concomitant cyclophosphamide, potentially reducing cyclosporine…
- Cyclosporine + Dalfopristin— Increases cyclosporine concentrations. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Deferasirox— Deferasirox may induce CYP3A4 resulting in decreased cyclosporine concentration. Monitor for reduced effectiveness.
- Cyclosporine + Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol— Oral contraceptives may inhibit metabolism of cyclosporine, increasing its plasma concentrations.
- Cyclosporine + Diazepam— CYP3A4 substrate; diazepam may interfere with its metabolism, leading to potential drug-drug interaction.
- Cyclosporine + Diclofenac Sodium And Menthol, Methyl Salicylate— Monitor for signs of worsening renal function during concomitant use.
- Cyclosporine + Digoxin— Increases digoxin concentrations; magnitude unclear. Requires monitoring and dose adjustment.
- Cyclosporine + Diltiazem— Increases cyclosporine concentrations via CYP3A4 inhibition. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Diltiazem Hydrochloride— May require dosage adjustment due to competitive inhibition of metabolism. Particularly important in renal and/or hepati…
- Cyclosporine + Dronabinol— Highly protein-bound drug with narrow therapeutic index; dronabinol may displace cyclosporine from plasma proteins incre…
- Cyclosporine + Eluxadoline— OATP1B1 inhibitor that increases eluxadoline exposure. Requires dose reduction to 75 mg twice daily and monitoring for a…
- Cyclosporine + Erythromycin— Increases cyclosporine concentrations via CYP3A4 inhibition. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Etonogestrel— Etonogestrel may increase plasma concentrations of cyclosporine.
- Cyclosporine + Fidaxomicin— Cyclosporine inhibits P-glycoprotein, significantly increasing plasma concentrations of fidaxomicin and its metabolite O…
- Cyclosporine + Fluconazole— Increases cyclosporine concentrations via CYP3A4 inhibition. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Gentamicin— May potentiate renal dysfunction when used concomitantly with cyclosporine. Close monitoring of renal function required.
- Cyclosporine + Glibenclamide— Glyburide may increase cyclosporine plasma concentration and potentially lead to its increased toxicity. Monitoring and …
- Cyclosporine + Glycerol Phenylbutyrate— Glycerol phenylbutyrate may decrease systemic exposure. Monitor for decreased efficacy of this narrow therapeutic index …
- Cyclosporine + Golimumab— Golimumab may normalize CYP450 enzyme formation, potentially affecting cyclosporine metabolism. Monitoring and dose adju…
- Cyclosporine + Grapefruit Juice— Affects cyclosporine metabolism, increasing blood concentrations. Should be avoided.
- Cyclosporine + Griseofulvin— Griseofulvin may reduce cyclosporine levels, resulting in decreased pharmacologic effects.
- Cyclosporine + Hydroxychloroquine— Increased plasma cyclosporine levels reported; close monitoring of serum levels necessary.
- Cyclosporine + Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate— Increased plasma cyclosporin levels were reported when co-administered with hydroxychloroquine sulfate.
- Cyclosporine + Imatinib— Increases cyclosporine concentrations. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Indinavir— HIV protease inhibitor that inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase cyclosporine concentrations. Care should be exercised; dosa…
- Cyclosporine + Infliximab— Monitoring of drug concentration recommended upon initiation or discontinuation of infliximab; individual dose adjustmen…
- Cyclosporine + Infliximab-Axxq— Monitoring of drug concentration recommended upon initiation or discontinuation of AVSOLA; individual dose adjustment ma…
- Cyclosporine + Infliximab-Dyyb— TNF blocker may normalize CYP450 enzyme formation, potentially decreasing cyclosporine exposure. Monitor drug concentrat…
- Cyclosporine + Isavuconazonium Sulfate— Increase in cyclosporine exposure. Monitor drug concentrations and adjust dose as needed.
- Cyclosporine + Itraconazole— Increases cyclosporine concentrations via CYP3A4 inhibition. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Ketoconazole— Increases cyclosporine concentrations via CYP3A4 inhibition. Also may potentiate renal dysfunction. Dosage adjustment es…
- Cyclosporine + Lanreotide Acetate— Lanreotide may decrease the absorption of cyclosporine, necessitating dosage adjustment to maintain therapeutic concentr…
- Cyclosporine + Letermovir— Co-administration requires dosage adjustment of letermovir to 240 mg once daily in adults and pediatric patients ≥12 yea…
- Cyclosporine + Leucine, Phenylalanine, Lysine, Methionine, Isoleucine, Valine, Histidine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Alanine, Glycine, Arginine, Proline, Serine, Tyrosine, Dibasic Potassium Phosphate, Magnesium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Dextrose— Immunosuppressant may increase risk of hyperkalemia when used with CLINIMIX E due to its potassium content; administer w…
- Cyclosporine + Levonorgestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol And Ferrous Fumarate— COCs containing ethinyl estradiol may inhibit the metabolism of cyclosporine.
- Cyclosporine + Levonorgestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol And Ethinyl Estradiol— Increased plasma concentrations reported with concomitant administration of oral contraceptives containing ethinyl estra…
- Cyclosporine + Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate— Cyclosporine induces renal losses of magnesium.
- Cyclosporine + Magnesium Sulfate In Dextrose— Cyclosporine induces renal losses of magnesium, potentially leading to hypomagnesemia.
- Cyclosporine + Meloxicam— May affect renal prostaglandins, altering renal toxicity of cyclosporine.
- Cyclosporine + Methenamine, Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic, Monohydrate, Phenyl Salicylate, Methylene Blue, And Hyoscyamine Sulfate— Methylene blue inhibits CYP3A4/5 metabolism. Cyclosporine has narrow therapeutic index; clinical relevance unknown but c…
- Cyclosporine + Metoclopramide— Metoclopramide may increase the rate and/or extent of absorption of cyclosporine from the small bowel.
- Cyclosporine + Metoclopramide Hydrochloride— Metoclopramide may increase the rate and/or extent of absorption of cyclosporine from the small bowel.
- Cyclosporine + Metreleptin— Metreleptin may alter CYP450 metabolism of cyclosporine. Drug concentration monitoring and dose adjustment recommended u…
- Cyclosporine + Metronidazole— CYP3A4 substrate whose plasma levels may increase with concomitant metronidazole use. Monitor plasma concentrations.
- Cyclosporine + Modafinil— Blood levels of cyclosporine may be reduced when used with modafinil. Monitoring of circulating concentrations and dosag…
- Cyclosporine + Mycophenilic Acid— May decrease MPA concentrations; exercise caution when switching between drugs.
- Cyclosporine + Mycophenolate Mofetil— Interferes with enterohepatic recirculation, decreasing mycophenolate mofetil systemic exposure. Monitor for alterations…
- Cyclosporine + Mycophenolate Mofetil Hydrochloride— Interferes with enterohepatic recirculation, decreasing mycophenolic acid systemic exposure and potentially reducing Myc…
- Cyclosporine + Naldemedine— P-glycoprotein inhibitor increasing plasma naldemedine concentrations; monitor for adverse reactions.
- Cyclosporine + Naproxen— NSAID that may potentiate renal dysfunction with cyclosporine, particularly in dehydration. Close monitoring required.
- Cyclosporine + Nefazodone— Increases cyclosporine concentrations via CYP3A4 inhibition. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Nelfinavir— HIV protease inhibitor that inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase cyclosporine concentrations. Care should be exercised; dosa…
- Cyclosporine + Nimodipine— Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor that may increase nimodipine plasma concentration and blood pressure lowering effect. Blood pr…
- Cyclosporine + Norelgestromin And Ethinyl Estradiol— CHCs may inhibit metabolism and increase plasma concentrations of cyclosporine.
- Cyclosporine + Norethindrone— Systemic concentrations of cyclosporine may increase due to hormonal contraceptive effects on metabolism.
- Cyclosporine + Norethindrone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol And Ferrous Fumarate— Oral contraceptives may inhibit metabolism of cyclosporine, increasing its plasma concentrations.
- Cyclosporine + Norethindrone Acetate/Ethinyl Estradiol— Oral contraceptives may inhibit metabolism of cyclosporine, increasing its plasma concentrations.
- Cyclosporine + Norethindrone And Ethinyl Estradiol— COCs containing ethinyl estradiol may inhibit metabolism of cyclosporine, potentially increasing its plasma concentratio…
- Cyclosporine + Norgestimate And Ethinyl Estradiol— Ethinyl estradiol may inhibit the metabolism of cyclosporine and increase its plasma concentrations.
- Cyclosporine + Octreotide— Octreotide decreases cyclosporine bioavailability; dose adjustment of cyclosporine may be necessary.
- Cyclosporine + Ofloxacin— Concomitant use with systemic quinolones has been associated with transient elevations in serum creatinine.
- Cyclosporine + Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution Usp, 0.3%— Concomitant systemic quinolone administration is associated with transient elevations in serum creatinine.
- Cyclosporine + Olmesartan Medoxomil And Amlodipine Besylate And Hydrochlorothiazide— Amlodipine increases exposure to cyclosporin.
- Cyclosporine + Omeprazole— Omeprazole can prolong elimination of cyclosporine. Monitor and determine need for dose adjustments.
- Cyclosporine + Omeprazole And Sodium Bicarbonate— Omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate can prolong cyclosporine elimination. Monitor for possible dose adjustments.
- Cyclosporine + Oral Contraceptives— Increase cyclosporine concentrations. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Oxcarbazepine— Decreases cyclosporine concentrations; appropriate dosage adjustment required.
- Cyclosporine + Palbociclib— Sensitive CYP3A substrate with narrow therapeutic index. Dose may need reduction when coadministered with palbociclib.
- Cyclosporine + Paltusotine— PALSONIFY decreases cyclosporine bioavailability. Adjustment of cyclosporine dose to maintain therapeutic levels may be …
- Cyclosporine + Pasireotide— Concomitant administration may decrease the relative bioavailability of cyclosporine; dose adjustment may be necessary t…
- Cyclosporine + Quinupristin— Increases cyclosporine concentrations. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Quinupristin/Dalfopristin— Antibiotic combination that increases cyclosporine concentrations. Dosage adjustment required.
- Cyclosporine + Rabeprazole Sodium— Rabeprazole inhibits cyclosporine metabolism in vitro with potential for increased cyclosporine levels.
- Cyclosporine + Ranitidine— May potentiate renal dysfunction when used concomitantly with cyclosporine. Close monitoring of renal function required.
- Cyclosporine + Ranolazine— P-gp inhibitor that increases ranolazine exposure. Titrate ranolazine based on clinical response.
- Cyclosporine + Rifampin— Decreases cyclosporine concentrations; appropriate dosage adjustment required.
- Cyclosporine + Rifaximin— P-glycoprotein inhibitor that significantly increased systemic exposure of rifaximin. In hepatic impairment, potential a…
- Cyclosporine + Rimegepant Sulfate— Potent P-gp inhibitor that may increase rimegepant exposure. Avoid another dose within 48 hours when co-administered.
- Cyclosporine + Ritonavir— HIV protease inhibitor that inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase cyclosporine concentrations. Care should be exercised; dosa…
- Cyclosporine + Saquinavir— HIV protease inhibitor that inhibits CYP3A4 and may increase cyclosporine concentrations. Care should be exercised; dosa…
- Cyclosporine + Seladelpar Lysine— Cyclosporine (dual/multiple inhibitor of OATP1B1, OATP1B3, BCRP) increases seladelpar exposure. Monitor for adverse effe…
- Cyclosporine + Sevelamer Carbonate— Sevelamer carbonate may reduce bioavailability of cyclosporine, which could have clinically significant effect on safety…
- Cyclosporine + Sevelamer Carbonate For Oral Suspension— Reduction in bioavailability may have clinically significant effect on safety or efficacy; consider separation of admini…
- Cyclosporine + Sevelamer Hydrochloride— Sevelamer may reduce bioavailability of cyclosporine, which has clinically significant effects on safety or efficacy. Co…
- Cyclosporine + Siltuximab— SILTUXIMAB may restore CYP450 activities leading to increased metabolism of cyclosporine. Drug concentration monitoring …
- Cyclosporine + Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride And Dextrose Monohydrate— Avoid use due to potassium content increasing risk of hyperkalemia. If unavoidable, monitor serum potassium concentratio…
- Cyclosporine + Somatropin— Somatropin may alter clearance of cyclosporine metabolized by CYP450 liver enzymes; careful monitoring is advised.
- Cyclosporine + Sulfamethoxazole— May potentiate renal dysfunction when used with trimethoprim and cyclosporine. Close monitoring required.
- Cyclosporine + Telmisartan And Amlodipine— Amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of cyclosporine. Monitor accordingly.
- Cyclosporine + Terbinafine— Terbinafine increases clearance of cyclosporine by 15%. Monitor cyclosporine levels.
- Cyclosporine + Terbinafine Hydrochloride— Terbinafine increases cyclosporine clearance by 15%, potentially decreasing cyclosporine exposure. Monitoring recommende…
- Cyclosporine + Terbinafine Tablets 250 Mg— Terbinafine increases the clearance of cyclosporine by 15%.
- Cyclosporine + Tesamorelin— GH may alter clearance of cyclosporine metabolized by CYP450 liver enzymes; monitor for potential interactions.
- Cyclosporine + Tinidazole— Tinidazole may increase cyclosporine levels. Monitor for signs of calcineurin-inhibitor associated toxicities during co-…
- Cyclosporine + Tobramycin— May potentiate renal dysfunction when used concomitantly with cyclosporine. Close monitoring of renal function required.
- Cyclosporine + Tocilizumab— Tocilizumab may affect cyclosporine concentrations; therapeutic drug monitoring and dose adjustment recommended upon ini…
- Cyclosporine + Tocilizumab-Aazg— Tocilizumab may affect cyclosporine exposure; monitor drug concentration and adjust dose as needed.
- Cyclosporine + Triazolam— In vitro data of benzodiazepines suggest possible drug interaction with triazolam. Caution recommended.
- Cyclosporine + Trimethoprim— May potentiate renal dysfunction when used with sulfamethoxazole and cyclosporine. Close monitoring required.
- Cyclosporine + Ubrogepant— Moderate CYP3A4 inhibitor. Dose adjustment recommended with concomitant use.
- Cyclosporine + Valsartan— Cyclosporine is an inhibitor of hepatic uptake transporter OATP1B1, which may increase systemic exposure to valsartan.
- Cyclosporine + Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide— Co-administration of cyclosporine (uptake transporter inhibitor) may increase systemic exposure to valsartan.
- Cyclosporine + Vancomycin— May potentiate renal dysfunction when used concomitantly with cyclosporine. Close monitoring of renal function required.
- Cyclosporine + Verapamil— Increases cyclosporine concentrations via CYP3A4 inhibition. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Verapamil Hydrochloride— Verapamil therapy may increase serum levels of cyclosporin.
- Cyclosporine + Voriconazole— Increases cyclosporine concentrations via CYP3A4 inhibition. Dosage adjustment essential.
- Cyclosporine + Whenamlodipine— Amlodipine may increase systemic exposure of cyclosporine. Frequent monitoring of trough blood levels and dose adjustmen…
Minor (4)
- Cyclosporine + Anidulafungin— Co-administration resulted in no significant alteration in steady state pharmacokinetics of either drug. No dosage adjus…
- Cyclosporine + Micafungin Sodium— Co-administration with micafungin did not alter cyclosporine pharmacokinetics.
- Cyclosporine + Ozanimod Hydrochloride— No pharmacokinetic interaction observed; however, caution recommended due to potential additive immune effects.
- Cyclosporine + Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate— In vivo testing showed no clinically meaningful interaction between LOKELMA and cyclosporine.