Cyclosporine

**Definition:** A cyclic undecapeptide from an extract of soil fungi. It is a powerful immunosupressant with a specific action on T-lymphocytes. It is used for the prophylaxis of graft rejection in organ and tissue transplantation. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed).

**Tree numbers:** - D04.345.566.235.300 - D12.644.641.235.300

**Synonyms:** - Ciclosporin - Cyclosporin - Cyclosporin A - Cyclosporine A