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Novagali Pharma Receives US FDA Orphan Drug Designation for ...  -  25 May 2007
netPR.pl (komunikaty prasowe),...and Drug Administration (FDA) to Cyclosporine A drug Vekacia(R), a patented cationic emulsion, for the treatment of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC).

Novagali Pharma receives US FDA Orphan Drug Designation for ...  -  25 May 2007
HULIQ,...and Drug Administration (FDA) to Cyclosporine A drug Vekacia®, a patented cationic emulsion, for the treatment of Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis (VKC).

Adding Methylprednisolone to Cyclosporine in the Treatment of ...  -  May 8, 2007
DG NewsFORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- May 8, 2007 -- Adding methylprednisolone to cyclosporine appears to provide benefits for many patients with severe dry eye associated

Early Results of the CellCept(R) Spare the Nephron Study Examine ...  -  May 7, 2007
Earthtimes.orgCellCept is an immunosuppressant or anti-rejection drug approved for use in combination with other immunosuppressive drugs (cyclosporine and

What's real, what's not about heart transplants  -  May 4, 2007
Los Angeles Times,Cyclosporine suppresses the immune system to prevent organ rejection, which can lead to infection, and it's associated with excess gum growth,

Novagali Pharma Announces FDA Clearance of IND for US Pivotal ...  -  Apr 26, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),Nova22007 is a Cyclosporine A ophthalmic product intended to be used to treat patients suffering from moderate-to-severe Dry Eye Syndrome.

Sirion Therapeutics Initiates Two Phase III Clinical Trials  -  May 2, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),...today that it has initiated new phase III clinical programs for two of its pipeline compounds, ST-601 (difluprednate) and ST-603 (cyclosporine).

Orphan News :: Treatment & Health  -  May 24, 2007
Checkbiotech.org (press release),It is used in combination with other immunosuppressive drugs (cyclosporine and corticosteroids) for the prevention of rejection in patients receiving heart,

Novagali Pharma cleared to begin phase 3 trial of dry eye treatment  -  Apr 27, 2007
OSN SuperSite (subscription),EVRY, France — The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared Novagali Pharma to initiate a phase 3 trial investigating Nova22007, a topical cyclosporine

Efficacy and Safety Profile of Basilea’s Alitretinoin for Severe ...  -  May 22, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),P286 / Alitretinoin (BAL4079; 9-cis retinoic acid): Pharmacokinetic interactions between aitretinoin, ketoconazole, simvastatin and cyclosporine A.

Data Show ENBREL Significantly Improved Nail Psoriasis in Patients ...  -  May 18, 2007
campus med,...who failed to respond to, or who have a contraindication to, or are intolerant to other systemic therapy, including cyclosporine, methotrexate or PUVA.

Diet, gout are related  -  May 15, 2007
Times Daily (subscription),For example, insulin, levodopa (for Parkinson's) aspirin, niacin (found in supplements and in the drug Advicor), excessive Vitamin A, cyclosporine (calms

Know your psoriasis to get the proper treatment  -  May 12, 2007
New Straits Times,...psoriasis but many of them are associated with organ toxicity, for example liver (methotrexate), kidney (cyclosporine), teratogenicity (retinoids).

Inspire Announces Positive Results of Phase 2 Trial of Epinastine ...  -  May 9, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),Elestat(R) (epinastine HCl ophthalmic solution) 0.05% for allergic conjunctivitis and Restasis(R) (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% for dry eye.

Inspire Announces Presentations at 2007 Association for Research ...  -  May 4, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Elestat(R) (epinastine HCI ophthalmic solution) 0.05% for allergic conjunctivitis and Restasis(R) (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion) 0.05% for dry eye.

Sebivo(R) (Telbivudine) Approved In European Union As A New ...  -  May 1, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),...may affect renal function, such as cyclosporine or tacrolimus, renal function should be monitored both before and during treatment with telbivudine.

Advagraf(R) Now Approved Across Europe as a Once-Daily ...  -  Apr 29, 2007
FinanzNachrichten.de,One-year results with extended-release tacrolimus/MMF, tacrolimus/MMF and cyclosporine/MMF in de novo kidney transplant recipients. Am J Transplant 2007;

Advagraf(R) Now Approved Across Europe as a Once-Daily ...  -  Apr 29, 2007
Earthtimes.orgOne-year results withextended-release tacrolimus/MMF, tacrolimus/MMF and cyclosporine/MMF in denovo kidney transplant recipients. Am J Transplant 2007;

ISHLT: In Cardiac Transplant, Switching Immunosuppessants Helps ...  -  Apr 26, 2007
MedPage Today,Weaning patients off calcineurin inhibitors such as tacrolimus (Prograf) and cyclosporine and on to sirolimus (Rapamune) improved renal function,

Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. Appoints Jay E. Birnbaum to Its ...  -  Apr 26, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),In this position, he directed clinical programs and NDA submissions on products including terbinafine (Lamisil(R)) and cyclosporine (Neoral/Sandimmune(R)).

Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. Appoints Jay E. Birnbaum to Its ...  -  Apr 25, 2007
Business Wire (press release),In this position, he directed clinical programs and NDA submissions on products including terbinafine (Lamisil®) and cyclosporine (Neoral/Sandimmune®).

Novagali Pharma Announces FDA Clearance of IND for US Pivotal ...  -  26 Apr 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Nova22007 is a Cyclosporine A ophthalmic product intended to be used to treat patients suffering from moderate-to-severe Dry Eye Syndrome.

Inspire Announces Webcasts of Presentations at Deutsche Bank and ...  -  26 Apr 2007
Business Wire (press release),Inspire’s US specialty sales force promotes Elestat ® (epinastine HCI ophthalmic solution) 0.05% for allergic conjunctivitis and Restasis ® (cyclosporine

Renal transplantation in 1-5 year olds  -  26 Apr 2007
News-Medical.net,The primary immunosuppressant therapy consisted of cyclosporine in 61% of the patients, tacrolimus in 39%, mycophenolate in 49% and azathioprine in 51%.

Renal transplantation in children younger than 6 years old  -  26 Apr 2007
SpiritIndia,The primary immunosuppressant therapy consisted of cyclosporine in 61% of the patients, tacrolimus in 39%, mycophenolate in 49% and azathioprine in 51%.

Oculus Innovative Sciences, Inc. Appoints Jay E. Birnbaum to Its ...  -  26 Apr 2007
American Digital Networks (press release),In this position, he directed clinical programs and NDA submissions on products including terbinafine (Lamisil(R)) and cyclosporine (Neoral/Sandimmune(R)).

Lux Biosciences begins phase 3 trials of cyclosporine A implant  -  Apr 9, 2007
OSN SuperSite (subscription),JERSEY CITY, NJ — Lux Biosciences has begun treating patients in two phase 3 clinical trials of LX201, a cyclosporine A-eluting implant,

New anti-rejection medication 6-month results for heart transplant ...  -  Apr 20, 2007
News-Medical.net,Research to be presented includes: -- Six Month Data on Cyclosporine Reduction and Impact on Renal Function with Everolimus In De Novo Heart Transplant

Case 12-2007 — A 56-Year-Old Woman with Renal Failure after Heart ...  -  Apr 18, 2007
New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),The cyclosporine level was 239 ng per milliliter. Three months before admission, the erythrocyte sedimentation rate was 57 mm per hour (normal range,

New Anti-Rejection Medication 6-Month Results For Heart Transplant ...  -  Apr 20, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),Six Month Data on Cyclosporine Reduction and Impact on Renal Function with Everolimus In De Novo Heart Transplant Recipients will be presented Wednesday,

New Anti-Rejection Medication 6-Month Results for Heart Transplant ...  -  Apr 20, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Cyclosporine Exposure vs. MMF and Conventional Cyclosporine in De Novo. The leading cause of death during the first year following heart transplant is acute

New Anti-Rejection Medication 6-Month Results for Heart Transplant ...  -  Apr 19, 2007
PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung),6 Month Data from a 12 Month Study of Everolimus with Reduced Cyclosporine Exposure vs. MMF and Conventional Cyclosporine in De Novo Heart Transplant

Long-term Corticosteroid Use  -  Apr 20, 2007
WRAL.com,There are also some non-steroidal options, such as Cyclosporine, which work pretty well. Finally, determining the underlying cause of the allergies may be

Novagali Pharma Announces Positive Vekacia(R) Clinical Results ...  -  Apr 5, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),Vekacia(R) is a topical Cyclosporine A cationic emulsion enabling an efficient and unmatched-level drug absorption in tissues of the eye leading to optimal

Novagali Pharma Announces Positive Vekacia(R) Clinical Results ...  -  Apr 4, 2007
Earthtimes.orgVekacia(R) is a topical Cyclosporine A cationic emulsionenabling an efficient and unmatched-level drug absorption in tissues of theeye leading to optimal

Medical Edge -- Don't use baby oil to 'cure' dry eyes  -  Apr 6, 2007
Post-Bulletin,If not, your physician may prescribe steroid drops or, as a last resort, the drug cyclosporine (Restasis) -- an FDA-approved medication for chronic dry eyes

Novagali Pharma announces positive phase 3 trial results for ...  -  Apr 4, 2007
OSN SuperSite (subscription),Vekacia is a topical cyclosporine A cationic emulsion that enables efficient high-level drug absorption in ocular tissues. In March 2006, Novagali received

Don't let dogs take the snail bait  -  Apr 22, 2007
Tri-Valley Herald,...(as effective as a full dose of cortisone, but more costly), or a drug called cyclosporine (equally effective as cortisone, but much more expensive).

New Corneal Implant Tested in Indianapolis  -  Apr 10, 2007
Inside INdiana Business (press release),Cyclosporine A is used widely as systemic therapy for the prevention of rejection following kidney and other solid organ transplantation.

Sirion Series B Raises $45M For Phase III Ophthalmic Bid  -  Apr 9, 2007
BioWorld Online,A topical preparation of cyclosporine A, the compound is delivered by way of Sirion's Sophisen system, which deploys a polydisperse solution as a carrier.

Retriever's allergies can be eased  -  Apr 20, 2007
DetNews.com,Along with treating the primary problem, antibiotics, shampoos, antihistamines, antifungals, cyclosporine and steroids can help combat the skin infections

New Cancer Practice Guidelines Recommend NOXAFIL(R) (Posaconazole ...  -  Apr 2, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),Serious and rare fatal toxicity from cyclosporine has occurred when taken in combination with NOXAFIL and therefore reduction of the dose of drugs like

Schering-Plough and Merck to Develop Another New Cholesterol ...  -  Mar 30, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),Caution should be exercised when initiating ZETIA in patients treated with cyclosporine, particularly in patients with severe renal insufficiency,

Small strokes warn of big trouble  -  Apr 18, 2007
DetNews.com,Resistant cases sometimes respond to cyclosporine, a drug used to rein in the immune system, which is considered the cause of this condition.

TIA, so-called ministroke, warns of a greater danger  -  Apr 18, 2007
SouthCoastToday.com,Resistant cases sometimes respond to cyclosporine, a drug used to rein in the immune system, which is considered the cause of this condition. DEAR DR.

Idenix Announces Data Presentations at the 2007 Digestive Disease ...  -  Apr 18, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),...that may affect renal function, such as cyclosporine or tacrolimus, renal function should be monitored both before and during treatment with TYZEKA.

Encysive Pharmaceuticals Announces Launch of THELIN (Sitaxentan ...  -  Apr 16, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),THELIN is contraindicated in patients receiving cyclosporine A, patients with mild to severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class AC), patients with

Analysis: Injected cells zap liver failure  -  Apr 13, 2007
Science Daily (press release)..."When we give these patients human liver cells, we also give them immunosuppressive drugs such as cyclosporine," said Michael Manns,

Isotechnika to Host Educational Symposium at the American ...  -  Apr 12, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),...(lack of acute rejection) with minimal side effects that are typically seen with other calcineurin inhibitors such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus.

Isotechnika to Host Educational Symposium at the American ...  -  Apr 11, 2007
Juraforum.de,...(lack of acuterejection) with minimal side effects that are typically seen withother calcineurin inhibitors such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus.

Chronic hives: What causes them?  -  Apr 10, 2007
MayoClinic.comA number of anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating treatments have been studied — such as cyclosporine and colchicine. But none are clearly effective.

Fluoroquinolones to prevent postoperative keratitis and ...  -  Apr 10, 2007
OSN SuperSite (subscription),Topical cyclosporine helps manage dry eye, especially in patients undergoing refractive surgery who have previously undergone punctal occlusion.

Sirion Therapeutics Completes $45 Million Series B Financing  -  Apr 9, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),ST-603 is a topical preparation of cyclosporine A in the patented Sophisen ophthalmic delivery system. A clinical program commenced in Q1 2007. ST-605.

Sirion Therapeutics Raises $45 Mln In A Series B Private Equity ...  -  Apr 9, 2007
Trading Markets,ST-603 is a topical preparation of cyclosporine A in the patented Sophisen ophthalmic delivery system. A clinical program commenced in first quarter of

Researchers Identify Risk Factors for Nocardia infection After ...  -  Apr 3, 2007
DG News3.2-235; P = .003), elevated median calcineurin inhibitor level (ie cyclosporine A, tacrolimus) in preceding 30 days OR was 5.8 (95% CI, 1.5-22;

REMICADE(R) Receives Approval in European Union for Dosing ...  -  Mar 30, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),...or have a contraindication to, or are intolerant of other systemic therapy including cyclosporine, MTX or PUVA (psoralen plus ultraviolet A light).

New Clinical Trial Shows CRESTOR(R) Significantly Slowed ...  -  Mar 29, 2007
PR Newswire (press release),...factors for myopathy, and for special populations such as patients taking cyclosporine, Asian patients, and patients with severe renal insufficiency.

Gastroesophageal reflux in patients with idiopathic pulmonary ...  -  Mar 29, 2007
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery...on their lung disease, possible injury to the vagus nerve at the time of transplant, and then the posttransplant medications, such as cyclosporine.

Roche Against Switch in Immunosuppressant Regimen  -  Feb 23, 2007
Medscape (subscription)No episodes of acute rejection developed in the eight patients who had continued on tacrolimus or cyclosporine. All patients had been maintained on

FDA Approves New Dosing Recommendations For RAPAMUNE In High ...  -  Feb 3, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),In high immunologic risk patients, it is recommended that a RAPAMUNE-based regimen be used in combination with cyclosporine (CsA) and corticosteroids for

Peking University, People's Republic of China, study data released  -  Feb 8, 2007
Therapeutics Daily (subscription) (press release),Study 1: Research findings, "Effects of genetic polymorphisms of CYP3A4, CYP3A5 and MDR1 on cyclosporine pharmacokinetics after renal transplantation," are

SEBIVO(R) (telbivudine) Recommended For Approval In European Union ...  -  Feb 24, 2007
Medical News Today (press release),...may affect renal function, such as cyclosporine or tacrolimus, renal function should be monitored both before and during treatment with telbivudine.

Dermatologist can help itchy dog  -  Feb 23, 2007
DetNews.com,The use of antihistamines, corticosteroids and cyclosporine individually or in combinations with other treatment protocols may provide additional relief.

Lux Biosciences Initiates LUMINATE Pivotal Clinical Trials of Its ...  -  Feb 21, 2007
PipelineReview.com (press release),...of product opportunities; and ii) a silicone matrix ocular implant that steadily releases therapeutic doses of cyclosporine A locally to the eye.

New Report Says Biotechs Studying a Record 70 Psoriasis Treatments  -  Feb 2, 2007
Drug Newswire (press release),..."From the potentially toxic, Korean War-era chemotherapy drug methotrexate, to the powerfully effective but kidney-damaging cyclosporine, many psoriasis

Inspire to Present Data at 2007 American Academy of Allergy ...  -  Feb 23, 2007
PharmaLive.com (press release),Inspire's US specialty sales force promotes Elestat(R) (epinastine HCl ophthalmic solution) 0.05% for allergic conjunctivitis and Restasis(R) (cyclosporine

Inspire Announces Webcast of Presentation at Susquehanna ...  -  Feb 22, 2007
Business Wire (press release),Inspire’s US specialty sales force promotes Elestat ® (epinastine HCI ophthalmic solution) 0.05% for allergic conjunctivitis and Restasis ® (cyclosporine

Inspire Announces Webcast of Presentation at Susquehanna ...  -  Feb 22, 2007
Genetic Engineering News (press release),Inspire's US specialty sales force promotes Elestat(R) (epinastine HCI ophthalmic solution) 0.05% for allergic conjunctivitis and Restasis(R) (cyclosporine

Moon Blindness  -  Feb 2, 2007
TheHorse.com,..."In the last 10 years we've developed drug implants that deliver cyclosporine (a drug used to suppress the immune system, as for treating a human kidney

Inspire Pharmaceuticals annonces executive management promotions ...  -  Feb 20, 2007
Carolina Newswire (press release),Inspire’s US specialty sales force promotes Elestat® (epinastine HCI ophthalmic solution) 0.05% for allergic conjunctivitis and Restasis® (cyclosporine

News For Your Web Site  -  Feb 19, 2007
dBusinessNews Triangle (press release),Inspire’s US specialty sales force promotes Elestat® (epinastine HCl ophthalmic solution) 0.05% for allergic conjunctivitis and Restasis® (cyclosporine

Surgeon: Early treatment key to avoiding dry eye progression  -  Feb 19, 2007
OSN SuperSite (subscription),..."There is a new tear available for the mild to moderate patient that complements the use of Restasis (cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion, Allergan)," Dr. Chu

Concocting the recipe for natural teardrops  -  Feb 16, 2007
Baltimore Sun,It contains the anti-inflammatory chemical cyclosporine. Restasis has been shown in clinical trials to increase tear production and is the only prescription

Inspire Licenses AzaSite ™ For Ocular Infections  -  Feb 16, 2007
Business Wire (press release),Inspire’s US specialty sales force promotes Elestat ® (epinastine HCl ophthalmic solution) 0.05% for allergic conjunctivitis and Restasis ® (cyclosporine

Majority of high-risk cornea grafts successful with systemic ...  -  Feb 14, 2007
OSN SuperSite (subscription),Tacrolimus is an immunosuppressive macrolide antiobiotic with a mechanism of action similar to cyclosporine, according to the study.

Alli: FDA approves first over-the-counter weight-loss drug  -  Feb 8, 2007
MayoClinic.comAlli shouldn't be taken by anyone who has a healthy weight, who's taking cyclosporine, who's had an organ transplant, or who has problems absorbing food.

Rapamune OK'd for high-risk transplants  -  Feb 2, 2007
United Press InternationalIn high-immunologic-risk patients it is recommended that a sirolimus-based regimen be used in combination with cyclosporine and corticosteroids for the

FDA approves new dosing for Wyeth drug  -  Feb 2, 2007
Euro2day,In high immunologic risk patients, it is recommended that a Rapamune-based regimen be used in combination with cyclosporine and corticosteroids in the first

The low-down on Ginkgo Biloba  -  Jan 30, 2007
Jamaica Gleaner,Cyclosporine, theophylline and diazepam - possible inhibition of enzymes linked to body's breakdown of other drugs. Conflicting evidence exists as to

Vasogen Announces 2006 Year-End Results  -  Jan 31, 2007
CNW Telbec (Communiqués de presse),Dr. Stiller was principal investigator of the Canadian multi-center study that established the importance of cyclosporine and led to its worldwide use as

Drug reactions create medical mess  -  Jan 29, 2007
Monterey County Herald,Other studies, including one that analyzed nearly 68000 patients, revealed that of patients taking four medications a day (digoxin, cyclosporine,

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