RESTASIS (CYCLOSPORINE EYE DROPS)
Restasis (Cyclosporine Eye Drops) is a brand-name prescription drug that’s approved to treat chronic dry eye. It’s prescribed for people ages 16 years and older. With chronic dry eyes, your eyes don’t stay moist like they’re supposed to. (The condition is called “chronic” because it’s long-lasting.) This contains the active drug cyclosporine. It belongs to a class of drugs called calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppression. Restasis works by increasing your eyes’ natural ability to make tears. It is a liquid emulsion (an oily liquid mixture) that’s used as eye drops. It’s available in one strength: 0.5 mg/ml.
Restasis (Cyclosporine Eye Drops) comes as the following two products:
– Single-use vials. These vials of Restasis can be used for one dose of the drug. Each vial contains 0.4 mL of Restasis.
– Restasis MultiDose. These bottles of Restasis can be used for multiple doses of the drug. Each bottle contains 5.5 mL of Restasis.
Whether you’re using Restasis single-use vials or Restasis MultiDose, you’ll use the drug twice each day by placing drops of the medication into your eyes. Restasis contains the active drug cyclosporine. Restasis eye drops are available only as a brand-name medication. They’re not currently available in a generic form. However, other forms of cyclosporine are available as generic drugs. These forms of cyclosporine are either taken by mouth or given by intravenous (IV) infusion. (An IV infusion is an injection into your vein that’s given over a period of time.) A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. The generic is considered to be just as safe and effective as the original drug. And generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.
BEFORE TAKING THE MEDICATION
You should not use Restasis (Cyclosporine Eye Drops) if you are allergic to cyclosporine. Restasis is likely safe in pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether Restasis passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby, although it is likely safe. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. This medicine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 16 years old.
HOW TO USE
Use this medication in the affected eye(s) as directed by your doctor, usually twice a day (about 12 hours apart). To apply eye drops, wash hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.
SIDE EFFECTS
blurred vision, discharge coming out of eyes, dry eyes, eye burning, eye irritation, eye pain, eye redness, eye stinging, feeling of something in the eye, headache, itchy eyes, sensitivity to light. Although most of these side effects listed below don’t happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: changes in vision, eye swelling, hives. Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication.
POSSBILE QUESTIONS
WILL I NEED TO USE THIS DRUG LONG TERM?
Restasis (Cyclosporine Eye Drops) is meant to be used as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that Restasis is safe and effective for you, you’ll likely take it long term.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO WORK?
Depending on how severe your dry eye is, Restasis may take 4 to 6 months to relieve your symptoms. But for some people with mild dry eye, the drug may improve dry eye symptoms within a month. Your eye doctor may recommend a lubricating eye drop for you to use when you first start Restasis treatment. Using a lubricating eye drop can help relieve dry eye symptoms right away while you’re waiting for Restasis to start working.
STORAGE
Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.
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