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Cequa Information

Cequa (cyclosporine) is used to treat a condition called keratoconjunctivitis sicca also known as dry eye disease. Cequa is an immunosuppressant. Cequa contains cyclosporine which works by decreasing inflammation in the eye and increasing the amount of tears you make.

Cequa Side Effects

The most common side effects of Cequa may include eye pain; irritation or redness in or around the eye; swelling or redness on the edge of the eyelid; increased pressure in the eye; headache; itching or discomfort in or around the eye; a feeling that there is something in your eye; watering of your eyes; blurred vision; sore throat. Call your doctor right away if you have any of the serious side effects such as:
• Allergic Reaction (difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, fever, hives, itchy skin, loss of consciousness, rash, swelling of your tongue, throat or face);
• Severe eye pain, burning, or stinging after putting in the drops;
• Swollen eyelids;
• Signs of eye infection (swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage);
• Urinary tract infection (blood in urine, cloudy urine, frequent urination, pain or burning sensation when urinating, pain in the pelvis, strong smelling urine).

Cequa Precautions

Do not use Cequa if you are allergic to cyclosporine or to any other ingredients in this medication or if you have an eye infection or a cancer or a precancerous condition in or around your eye. Before you start taking this medication, tell your doctor about your medical history including if you have had a viral infection of the eye called herpes keratitis; have any other eye disease. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take including prescription, OTC, herbal supplements and vitamins. There may be a drug interaction between Cequa and other medications. Do not allow the tip of the vial to touch your eye or any other surface as it may contaminate the solution or cause injury to the eye. Do not put Cequa in your eyes while you are wearing contact lenses. Patients with dry eyes should not typically wear contact lenses. If you must wear contact lenses, remove the lenses before applying Cequa and wait 15 minutes before you put your contact lenses back in. After applying Cequa, your vision might be blurry for a while. If this happens, wait until your vision clears before you drive or use machinery. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before you receive this medicine.

Do I need a prescription to order Cequa?

Yes, a prescription is required from your physician to order Cequa.