CYCLOSPORINE vs MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL

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

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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

Hey, does anyone know if Cellcept - Mycophenolate mofetil capsule and tablet are interchangeable? Thanks!

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The patient is a 22 year old woman with a history of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. She had been well controlled on a combination of etanercept, methotrexate, and hydroxychloroquine. In the weeks leading up to her admission, she would begin to get a little puffy as mom described it -- she attributed

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I started this list three years ago. I'm trying to compile all the possible treatment options for UC. This is my updated list. Any additional treatment suggestions would be appreciated! **AMINOSALICYLATES (5-ASAs)** * Balsalazide, * Mesalamine * Olsalazine * Sulfasalazine **STEROIDS** * Prednisone *

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