Cequa

Treatment

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What is Cequa

Menthol

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Cyclosporine is a medication that works to suppress the immune system, reducing the rejection of organ transplants and treating a variety of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. It was first approved by the FDA in 1983 and is now available as a generic medication. Cyclosporine is extracted from a type of fungus called _Beauveria nivea_.

Cherry Therastat

is the brand name

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Cequa Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Cherry Therastat

Menthol

1900

34

Effectiveness

How Cequa Affects Patients

Cyclosporine is a drug that helps stop the body from rejecting organ or bone marrow transplants. It also helps to control serious immune reactions, like allograft rejection, graft versus host disease, and autoimmune disease. There are some known side effects associated with taking cyclosporine such as hair growth, swollen gums, and high cholesterol levels. It is also thought that it may cause kidney damage.

How Cequa works in the body

Cyclosporine works by blocking the activity of T cells, which are white blood cells that help fight off infection and inflammation. It does this by binding to a receptor inside cells, which prevents a molecule called calcineurin from activating a transcription factor called NF-AT. This stops the production of cytokines that are involved in the inflammatory process and also prevents T cell activation and proliferation. Cyclosporine also decreases levels of other factors related to T helper cell function and thymocyte development.

Warnings

Common Cequa Drug Interactions

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Cequa Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The toxic dose of cyclosporine in rats is 1480mg/kg and the lowest toxic dose in humans is 12mg/kg. In cases of cyclosporine overdose, inducing vomiting and washing the stomach out should be done within 2 hours of ingestion. There are few reports of cyclosporine overdoses, but they can cause nausea, flushing, trembling, vertigo, vomiting, anorexia, and a feeling of bloating. Dialysis and activated charcoal are not effective treatments for overdoses of cyclosporine.

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Cequa Reviews: What are patients saying about Cequa?

5

Patient Review

6/22/2022

Cequa for Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes

I had been struggling with dry eyes for almost two years when I was prescribed this medication. Within 48 hours, there was a drastic improvement! My eyes aren't bloodshot red all the time anymore, and I'm really happy with the results. The only downside is that it's a bit pricey.

4.7

Patient Review

9/24/2022

Cequa for Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes

I'm a 60-year-old woman who's had dry eyes for at least 15 years. Restasis didn't do anything for me, and Xiidra set my eyes on fire for hours; I was only able to use it for a week before stopping in distress. I tried going back to Systane and other lubricant drops 12+ times per day, and found that if I used Systane first, then Cequa later, my eyes were much more comfortable. I still use Systane occasionally (4-5 times per day), but this combination has really helped me have more comfortable days.

2.7

Patient Review

3/14/2022

Cequa for Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes

It's very painful to use, and I only started a week ago. I had to stop for a day because the burning was too much to handle. It does work in that it produces tears, but the pain is difficult to justify. Additionally, I feel warmth on my eyes even when they're closed.

2.7

Patient Review

5/16/2021

Cequa for Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes

These drops have been a nightmare. Whenever I use them, my eyes burn for hours afterwards. I've used them for months now, and my eyes are actually more red than when I started. It's like it accelerated the dry eye process.

2.7

Patient Review

8/5/2020

Cequa for Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes

I've been using it for a little more than two months now. There's a slight burning sensation when I apply it, but my doctor says I should continue treatment for at least six months. Here's hoping this will be the answer to my prayers.

2.3

Patient Review

2/26/2020

Cequa for Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes

Back to using Restasis. The burning wasn't worth it.

2

Patient Review

11/13/2019

Cequa for Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes

This medication really dries out my eyes and makes them feel irritated.

2

Patient Review

11/13/2019

Cequa for Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes

This medication really dried out my eyes and made them feel burning.

1.7

Patient Review

3/3/2020

Cequa for Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes

The burning sensation is similar to that of Restasis. Unfortunately, it has also made my vision blurry to the point where I have a lot of difficulty seeing. My eye doctor told me to stop using it.

1.3

Patient Review

1/6/2022

Cequa for Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes

These eyedrops caused a burning, stinging sensation upon application and made my eyes water throughout the day. They were also very expensive and did not work as advertised. I ended up getting custom serum drops which were much more soothing and worked well. The downside is that they have to be refrigerated.

1

Patient Review

4/7/2022

Cequa for Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes

I am so disappointed with Cequa. When Kaiser took Restasis off their formulary, they substituted this medication and it is horrendous. The burning and pain is unbearable, to the point where I'm in tears for half an hour every time I use it. It's also not doing anything to help my dry eyes like Restasis did.

1

Patient Review

5/1/2022

Cequa for Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes

I tried this medication for dry eyes but it actually made my eyes feel worse. The right eye is especially painful now.

1

Patient Review

6/24/2020

Cequa for Drying and Inflammation of Cornea and Conjunctiva of Eyes

This treatment is unbelievably painful, and it causes redness and irritation. Insurance companies also don't cover Restasis, which worked much better for me. I am desperate for a solution.
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Patient Q&A Section about cequa

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What is difference between Cequa and Restasis?

"Cequa and Restasis are two different types of calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressants. Cequa comes as a liquid solution in a strength of 0.09%, while Restasis is an emulsion (an oily liquid mixture) in a strength of 0.05%."

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How much does Cequa cost per month?

"The cost of Cequa is $49 per month. There is also a coupon available for $5 off."

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What does Cequa do for your eyes?

"CEQUA is a solution that helps increase the production of tears in eyes affected by dry eye disease."

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Is there a generic for Cequa?

"There are no generic alternatives to Cequa at this time."

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