Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution
PrescriptionNombres comerciales: VEVYE
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION VEVYE (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.1% contains the immunomodulatory agent cyclosporine. Cyclosporine's chemical name is Cyclo[[€-(2S,3R,4R)-3-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-(methylamino)-6-octenoyl]-L-2-aminobutyryl-N-methylglycyl-N-methyl-L-leucyl-L-valyl-N-methyl-L-leucyl-L-alanyl-D-alanyl-N-methyl-L-leucyl-N-methyl-L-leucyl-N-methyl-L-valyl] and it has the following structure: Structural Formula Formula: C 62 H 111 N 11 O 12 , Molecular weight: 1202.6 Cyclosporine is a white powder that is solubilized in perfluorobutylpentane, a semi-fluorinated alkane vehicle. VEVYE is supplied as a 2 mL sterile, clear, colorless, non-aqueous ophthalmic solution for topical ophthalmic use. VEVYE ® contains: Active: cyclosporine 0.1% Inactives: perfluorobutylpentane, ethanol (anhydrous). The solution does not contain water or anti-microbial preservatives. As a water free product, there is no associated pH and no osmolarity. Structural Formula
Principios Activos
| Ingrediente | Concentración |
|---|---|
| Cyclosporine | - |
Indicaciones y Uso
Cómo funciona
Dosificación y Administración
Side Effects Overview
Advertencias y Precauciones
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Care should be taken to not touch the eye or other surfaces with the bottle tip to avoid potential for eye injury and/or contamination. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Potential for Eye Injury and Contamination To avoid the potential for eye injury and/or contamination, patients should not touch the bottle tip to the eye or other surfaces. 5.2 Use with Contact Lenses VEVYE should not be administered while wearing contact lenses. If contact lenses are worn, they should be removed prior to administration of the solution. Lenses may be reinserted 15 minutes following administration of VEVYE ophthalmic solution.
Contraindicaciones
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Farmacocinética
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE VEVYE indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. VEVYE (cyclosporine ophthalmic solution) 0.1% is a calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease. ( 1 )
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Instill one drop of VEVYE twice a day in each eye approximately 12 hours apart. ( 2 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage Instill one drop of VEVYE twice a day in each eye approximately 12 hours apart. 2.2 Administration Instructions Wash hands before using. Gently pull the lower eyelid downward. Tip the bottle upside down over the eye to allow one drop to dispense on its own into the eye. If a drop does not dispense after …
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Care should be taken to not touch the eye or other surfaces with the bottle tip to avoid potential for eye injury and/or contamination. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Potential for Eye Injury and Contamination To avoid the potential for eye injury and/or contamination, patients should not touch the bottle tip to the eye or other surfaces. 5.2 Use with Contact Lenses VEVYE should not be administered while wearing contact lenses. If contact lenses are worn, they …
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 2639936 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Solution (FDA National Drug Code)
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