CYCLOSPORINE vs DUPILUMAB

Is IV cyclosporine 3 mg/kg, for example, the same as PO cyclosporine 3 mg/kg? It seems like many providers treat it this way, 1:1 conversion but some sources online say 3:1? Could you help explain the difference in practice vs. online sources? Thank you!

Our department hired a new NP recently and is shadowing in clinic. She was asking about cyclosporine and I made an off the cuff remark that she shouldn't be too worried because she shouldn't be prescribing it anyway (after educating her about the labs to follow, doses etc.). When she leaves she says

Yesterday I was at work, sitting at my desk looking at my computer screen. I started to notice black splotches appearing in my vision, similar to what I have seen in the past when I have stood up too fast. I have never experienced this sitting down before but I wasn't alarmed and figured I'd wait it

this is about my aunt (female, late 50s, black, high BMI) just now. her reading came down to 195/97 on the arm cuff machine we have at home but im really worried. she’s already on BP meds (and a plethora of other meds). she started a regimen of cyclosporine for membranous nephropathy(sp?) and protei

I apologize for the strained wording. I tried to Google this but I couldn't figure out the right search terms. In the US, generally health insurance will not pay for medications prescribed for non-FDA-approved/"off-label" uses, and/or for compounded medications. It is completely legal to prescribe o

Age: 64 Sex: F Primary medical issue: Mother was diagnosed with AML FLT3 TKD in September of 2021 * Current medication: Mag, Calcium+Vit D, Acyclovir * Current Care: Every other week visit with either local oncologist or nurse practitioner, every couple months telemedicine with Fred Hutch clinic

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Hello all, I'm looking for advice/insight into my medical history. I'm a 38 year-old man, diagnosed with Autoimmune Hemolytic in Jan 2018. Since then I've relapsed twice, with the least severe episode being the last in OCT 2020. The first and last episodes were treated with oral corticosteroids, an

This is too much isn't it? I need advice!  I'm unsure which of my doctors can help me and hoping someone here can tell me which doctor to talk to, what questions to ask, and what I might be overlooking or misinterpreting. I live in East Texas. My husband has great health insurance, but we have v

disclaimer: eczema is a very individual disease with different causes and triggers for every person. what works for me might not work for you and what didn’t work for me might work for you. just keep that in mind! though i do encourage trying out different things that are not steroids or medical pre

A few years ago, my eczema was severe. I had open weeping wounds all over my body, skin shedding 24/7, no eyebrows, peeling scalp, everything you can imagine. I barely looked human. I'm now 95% normal. I have plenty of scars and hyperpigmentation as a reminder, but aside from random inflammation, I'

So long story short… Big fat eczema flare up. Huge. Spreads over my hands and down my legs. Bleeding when I walk. All over face and chest and cannot leave the house. Call GP, crying my eyes out. Say I’m on the verge of killing myself. Please help me. GP : no, no. Stop crying. STOP CRYING. You won’

I think I honestly just want to rant and talk to some like minded people, maybe those that lead somewhat of a normal life (working, relationships, social interaction) I've suffered severe atopic dermatitis since I was 13, by the time I was 16 it covered every inch of my body and face, during a time

Had severe eczema my entire life (along with severe asthma, yay, severe allergies, yay). Remember back in 2017ish posts about Dupilumab on this forum (and others) from people in the US who were part of the trial saying it was a game changer, as good as steroids (orally, not creams). It got me excite