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Drug profile · INN

cyclosporine

cyclosporine (CYCLOSPORINE) is a cyclophilin a modulator. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved NMPA: clinical trials
US status approved
Patents linked 18
Pipeline programs 14
News articles 0
Drug details — cyclosporine
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
Patents
18
Programs
14
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

cyclosporine (CYCLOSPORINE) is a cyclophilin a modulator. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN cyclosporine
Brand CYCLOSPORINE
Mechanism Cyclophilin A modulator
Target Peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase A
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation EMULSION

Mechanism of action

Cyclophilin A modulator

Primary target: Peptidyl-prolyl cis-trans isomerase A

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
NMPA clinical trials

Pipeline programs

  1. cyclosporine Phase 3 · Shanghai Medical College · Graft Versus Host Disease
  2. cyclosporine Phase 3 · Takeda · Leukemia
  3. Cyclosporine A Phase 2 · First People's Hospital · Bone Marrow Failure Disorders
  4. IIT2014006 Phase 2 · Chinese Academy of · Aplastic Anemia
  5. cyclosporine Phase 2 · Ultragenyx UK · Sickle Cell Anemia
  6. cyclosporine (reduced exposure) / everolimus Phase 2 · Novartis India · Kidney Transplantation
  7. AT-527 550 mg + cyclosporine Phase 1 · Atea Pharmaceuticals · Healthy Volunteer Study
  8. C3421063 Phase 1 · First Biotech (Australia) · Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Overweight management

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Frequently asked questions

What is cyclosporine?

cyclosporine (CYCLOSPORINE) is a cyclophilin a modulator. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for cyclosporine?

CYCLOSPORINE is a marketed brand name for cyclosporine. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of cyclosporine?

cyclosporine has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.