Inhaled ciclosporin
Inhaled Ciclosporin
Inhaled Ciclosporin (pronunciation: in-haled si-klo-spor-in) is a form of the drug Ciclosporin, which is administered through inhalation.
Etymology
The term Ciclosporin originates from the fungus Tolypocladium inflatum from which it was first isolated. The prefix 'inhaled' is added to denote the method of administration.
Definition
Inhaled Ciclosporin is a immunosuppressant drug that is used to prevent organ rejection in transplant surgery. It works by suppressing the body's immune response, thereby reducing the risk of the body rejecting a transplanted organ.
Usage
Inhaled Ciclosporin is primarily used in the treatment of lung transplant patients. It is also being studied for use in treating other conditions such as asthma and cystic fibrosis.
Related Terms
- Immunosuppressant: A type of drug that reduces the body's ability to respond to foreign substances, thereby reducing the risk of organ rejection.
- Transplant Surgery: A surgical procedure in which an organ or tissue is removed from one person (the donor) and placed into another person (the recipient).
- Lung Transplant: A surgical procedure in which a diseased lung is replaced with a healthy lung from a donor.
- Asthma: A chronic condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty in breathing.
- Cystic Fibrosis: A genetic disorder that affects the lungs and digestive system, leading to the production of thick, sticky mucus that can cause breathing problems and other complications.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Inhaled ciclosporin
- Wikipedia's article - Inhaled ciclosporin
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