Restasis (Cyclosporine) Opthalmic Emulsion

Chemical Name: CYCLOSPORINE (SYE-kloe-spor-een)

RESTASIS is used to increase tear production in people with dry eye disease. RESTASIS is in a class of medications called immunomodulators. It works by decreasing swelling in the eye to allow for tear production.

Directions

Take RESTASIS exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow patient instructions for safe and effective use. Wash your hands before using eyedrops.

Cautions

To make sure you can safely take RESTASIS, patients should thoroughly discuss their medical history with their doctor. This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using RESTASIS, consult your doctor if you have:

• allergies to RESTASIS or if you have any other allergies
• an eye infection

This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

Side Effects

Most medications can cause side effects which can be defined as an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can range from mild or severe, temporary or permanent. Side effects are not experienced all patients who take this medication. Many side effects can be managed, and others may go away over time.

Common side effects may include burning, itching, stinging, redness or pain of the eyes, overflow of tears, red eyes, eye discharge, blurred vision or other vision changes and felling that something is in the eye.

Serious side effects are not expected to occur during treatment with RESTASIS.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about additional side effects.