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Restasis (U.S.N.L.M.)
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| Dosing | 1 drop bid 12 hours apart (Shake emulsion) | |
| Chem Specs | cyclosporine 0.05% | |
| Quantities | 0.4 mL vials, 32 vials / tray | |
| Cost | 120.00 | |
| Class | peptide immunosuppressant | |
| Action | Thought to act as a immunomodulator. The exact mechanism of action is not known. | |
| Usage | Indicated to increase tear production where tear production is presumed to be suppressed due to ocular inflammation associated with keratoconjunctivitis sicca. |
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| Increased tear production was not seen in patients concurrently taking topical anti- inflammatory drugs or using punctal plugs. |
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| Contraindications | Active ocular infections and hypersensitivity to any ingredients in the formulation. | |
| Pediatric use | Safety and efficacy not established in pediatric patients below the age of 16. | |
| Pregnancy | category C. | |
| Can be used concomitantly with artificial tears, allowing 15 minutes between products. | ||