Generic cyclosporin is bioequivalent to Neoral – pro
Neoral® is indicated for the prophylaxis of organ rejection in kidney, liver, and heart allogeneic transplants. Neoral® has been used in combination with azathioprine and corticosteroids. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved their AB-rated generic equivalent of Novartis Pharmaceuticals’ Neoral, the biggest selling softgel immunosuppressive for organ transplant recipients.
Neoral is mroe expensive than the generic version. There are reports that find no difference in the success of switching form IV to oral generic cyclosporine. This was confirmed by a randomized study.
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