Ciclosporin
Verkazia is a brand-name cyclosporine ophthalmic emulsion prescribed for the treatment of severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), a chronic allergic eye condition primarily affecting children and young adults. It is administered as eye drops to reduce inflammation and symptoms such as eye itching, redness, and discomfort associated with this condition.
Verkazia is an eye drop medication used to treat severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis, a chronic allergic eye inflammation.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2590609
- Generic
- Verkazia
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Verkazia is indicated for the treatment of severe vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) in children and adults, where it helps manage chronic allergic inflammation of the eye conjunctiva.
Verkazia contains cyclosporine, an immunosuppressant agent that works by inhibiting calcineurin and reducing the activation of T-lymphocytes, thereby decreasing inflammatory responses and allergic reactions in the eye.
Verkazia is for ophthalmic use only and should be applied as directed by a healthcare provider. Patients should avoid touching the tip of the container to prevent contamination. Common side effects may include eye irritation, burning sensation, and erythema. Use with caution in patients with a history of herpes keratitis or active ocular infections.
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