Why is Neoral prescribed?
Neoral is given after organ transplant surgery to help prevent rejection of organs (kidney, heart, or liver) by holding down the body’s immune system. It is also used to avoid long-term rejection in people previously treated with other immunosuppressant drugs, such as Imuran. Neoral is a newer formulation of Neoral’s active ingredient, cyclosporine. In addition to prevention of organ rejection, it is prescribed for certain severe cases of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. Some doctors also prescribe Neoral to treat alopecia areata (localized areas of hair loss), aplastic anemia (shortage of red and white blood cells and platelets), Crohn’s disease (chronic inflammation of the digestive tract), and nephropathy (kidney disease). Neoral is sometimes used in the treatment of severe skin disorders, including psoriasis and dermatomyositis (inflammation of the skin and muscles causing weakness and rash). The drug is also used in procedures involving bone marrow, the pancreas, and the lungs.
