1. A immunosuppressive drug used to prevent organ rejection after transplantation and to treat certain autoimmune diseases.
Usage: Also spelled cyclosporin; Medical/pharmaceutical term; Commonly used in clinical and healthcare contexts

Examples

• Patients receiving kidney transplants are often prescribed cyclosporine to prevent rejection.
• Cyclosporine works by suppressing the immune system's response to foreign tissue.
• The doctor adjusted the cyclosporine dosage based on the patient's blood test results.
• Cyclosporine has been used for decades in transplant medicine with proven effectiveness.
• Side effects of cyclosporine may include high blood pressure and kidney problems.
• Cyclosporine is also used to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis in some patients.