Compare cyclosporine vs. Myfortic
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Suppresses the immune system.
Neoral (cyclosporine) is good at preventing rejection of a transplanted organ, and is also used for treating rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
Prevents rejection of a transplanted organ.
Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) is good at preventing organ transplant rejection, but you’ll need regular blood tests.
Upsides
- Neoral (cyclosporine) is safe for pregnant women to use.
- Neoral (cyclosporine) does not affect blood sugar levels as much as others in the same drug class.
- Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) is a first-choice medicine for preventing organ rejection since it lowers the risk of rejection and doesn't hurt the kidneys or liver like other medicines in its class.
- By taking Myfortic (mycophenolic acid), your doctor might be able to lower the dose of your other anti-rejection medicines that have more side effects.
- Causes less diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting compared to CellCept.
Downsides
- You'll need regular blood tests to make sure Neoral (cyclosporine) isn't affecting your body negatively.
- Neoral (cyclosporine) can cause high blood pressure and kidney damage, especially with lifelong use.
- You might need to take other medications to control your blood pressure while on Neoral (cyclosporine).
- You'll need regular blood tests, especially in the beginning, to make sure Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) isn't affecting your body in a bad way.
- You might need to take other medicines to control your blood pressure, blood sugar, or cholesterol while on Myfortic (mycophenolic acid).
Used for
- Prevention of heart transplant rejection
- Prevention of kidney transplant rejection
- Prevention of liver transplant rejection
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriasis
- Prevention of lung transplant rejection
- Ulcerative colitis
- Graft-versus-host disease
- Prevention of kidney transplant rejection
- Psoriasis
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Extended-release pill
Price
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Side effects
17possible side effects
- High blood pressure53%
- Abnormal kidney function38%
- Tremor31%
- Abnormal hair growth28%
- Acne20%
- Headache15%
- Nausea/vomiting10%
- Liver damage7%
- Stomach discomfort7%
- Low white blood cells6%
- Blood cell tumor6%
- Gum swelling5%
- Uncontrolled shaking4%
- Diarrhea4%
- Swelling of breasts4%
- Common cold symptoms3%
- Burning or tingling in hands, arms, legs, or feet2%
25possible side effects
- Constipation38%
- Nausea28%
- Urinary tract infection28%
- Diarrhea24%
- Trouble sleeping24%
- Vomiting23%
- Upset stomach23%
- Low red blood cells22%
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection20%
- Low white blood cells19%
- High blood pressure18%
- Swelling17%
- High blood creatinine (marker of poorer kidney function)15%
- Pain in upper part of stomach14%
- Fever13%
- High blood uric acid13%
- Low blood potassium13%
- Headache13%
- High blood lipids (fats)12%
- Back pain12%
- Tremor12%
- Low blood calcium11%
- Low blood phosphorus11%
- Gas10%
- Joint pain7%
Risks and risk factors
- Cancer
- Taking Neoral (cyclosporine) for a long time
- Prolonged exposure to sunlight
- UV light
- Serious infections
- Taking other immunosuppressants
- Age 60 or older
- Weak immune system
- High blood pressure
- High blood pressure
- Taking other medicines that can raise blood pressure
- Kidney damage
- Taking Neoral (cyclosporine) for a long time
- Taking high doses of Neoral (cyclosporine)
- Poor kidney function
- Donor age 50 or older
- Taking other medicines that can damage the kidneys
- Taking medicines that interact with Neoral (cyclosporine)
- Drug interactions
- Taking multiple medicines
- Harm to unborn baby
- Sexually active women of childbearing age
- Serious infections
- Taking other immunosuppressants
- Age 60 or older
- Weak immune system
- Blood disorders
- Cancer
- Taking Myfortic (mycophenolic acid) for a long time
- Prolonged exposure to sunlight
- UV light