Cyclosporine ophthalmic Side Effects

In Summary

Commonly reported side effects of cyclosporine ophthalmic include: burning sensation of eyes. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.

For the Consumer

Applies to cyclosporine ophthalmic: ophthalmic emulsion

Along with its needed effects, cyclosporine ophthalmic may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Some side effects of cyclosporine ophthalmic may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Burning or other discomfort of the eye

• Blurred vision
• clear or yellow fluid from the eye
• difficulty with reading
• eye pain
• feeling of having something in the eye
• halos around lights
• itching skin
• redness of the white part of your eyes or inside of your eyelids
• sticky or matted eyelashes
• stinging
• watery eye

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to cyclosporine ophthalmic: ophthalmic emulsion

General

The most commonly reported side effects were ocular burning, eye pain, eye irritation, lacrimation, ocular hyperemia, and eyelid erythema.^[Ref]

Ocular

Very common (10% or more): Ocular burning
Common (1% to 10%): Eyelid erythema, increased lacrimation, ocular hyperemia, blurred vision, eyelid edema, conjunctival hyperemia, eye irritation, eye pain
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Ocular bacterial keratitis, ocular herpes zoster, conjunctival edema, lacrimal disorder, eye discharge, eye pruritus, conjunctival irritation, conjunctivitis, foreign body sensation in eyes, deposit eye, keratitis, blepharitis, corneal decompensation, chalazion, corneal infiltrates, corneal scar, eyelid pruritus, iridocyclitis, epiphora, stinging^[Ref]

Hypersensitivity

Postmarketing side effects include: hypersensitivity (eye swelling, urticaria, rare cases of severe angioedema, face swelling, tongue swelling, pharyngeal edema and dyspnea).^[Ref]

Local

Very common (10% or more): Instillation site pain
Common (1% to 10%): Instillation site irritation, instillation site erythema
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Instillation site reaction, instillation site discomfort^[Ref]

Some side effects of cyclosporine ophthalmic may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

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