CYCLOSPORINE vs USTEKINUMAB

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

Even though several of these medications are manufactured in the USA, it doesn't mean it's cheaper in the USA. "Socialised healthcare" negotiates in a free market outside the USA. No wonder travel insurance costs a fortune in USA. Detailed story..... https://www.msn.com/en-au/health/other/doctors-

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#The Effectiveness of Medications for Ulcerative Colitis *This post was last revised September 19, 2019.* Here I have compiled data on the effectiveness of medications used to treat ulcerative colitis, as compared to placebos or to other medications. ###Risk Ratios (RRs) All values here are shown as

Since eternacept started to wear off over the years my docs gave me the choice to switch to Ustekinumab. The 3 months injection rhythm sounds pretty unreal when coming from 3-day-interval Eternacept jabs, but well.. you could call it progress in medical science. I am now 3 weeks in after my first do

I wanted to follow-up on a previous post I made regarding starting Stelara. https://old.reddit.com/r/Psoriasis/comments/yjhr6z/plaque_psoriasis_after_a_covid_vaccine/ I have now be on Stelara for 7 months and it has nearly cleared my Psoriasis. I stopped applying Clobetasol some months ago and each

I’ve been on biologics for about a year now, i started in December 2024. About 45ml shot of Ustekinumab every 3 months as prescribed by my dermatologist. Problem is, it is losing its efficacy. Since August, every time it clears up about 70%, the same thing happens, it comes back worse even with topi

Phase 3 trials to commence. Possibly another biological option. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/878838