Drug ID:Drug92
Drug Name:Cyclosporine
CID:5284373
DrugBank ID:DB00091
Modality:Small Molecule
Groups:approved|investigational
US Approved:YES
Other Approved:YES
Identifier: NCT05112263, , NCT05219656, , NCT00542152
Molecular Formula:C62H111N11O12
Molecular Weight:1202.6 g/mol
Isomeric SMILES:CC[C@H]1C(=O)N(CC(=O)N([C@H](C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)N([C@H](C(=O)N[C@H](C(=O)N[C@@H](C(=O)N([C@H](C(=O)N([C@H](C(=O)N([C@H](C(=O)N([C@H](C(=O)N1)[C@@H]([C@H](C)C/C=C/C)O)C)C(C)C)C)CC(C)C)C)CC(C)C)C)C)C)CC(C)C)C)C(C)C)CC(C)C)C)C
Synonyms:cyclosporin A; Ciclosporin; cyclosporine; Cyclosporin; 59865-13-3; Sandimmune; Neoral; Cyclosporine A; Sandimmun; Ciclosporine
Phase 0: 7
Phase 1: 163
Phase 2: 373
Phase 3: 184
Phase 4: 175
Description: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. Cyclosporine is produced as a metabolite by the fungus species Cordyceps militaris. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed).

Molecular Structure

2D Molecular Structure

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dtIDCIDCompound NameGene IDGene NameSpeciesPubMed IDsAction
dt775 5284373 cyclosporin A 8435 SOAT2 Homo sapiens (human) 25562108 Cyclosporine results in decreased expression of SOAT2 mRNA
dt776 5284373 cyclosporin A 55084 SOBP Homo sapiens (human) Cyclosporine results in decreased expression of SOBP mRNA
dt777 5284373 cyclosporin A 8651 SOCS1 Homo sapiens (human) 25562108 Cyclosporine results in decreased expression of SOCS1 mRNA
dt778 5284373 cyclosporin A 8651 SOCS1 Homo sapiens (human) 27989131 Cyclosporine results in decreased methylation of SOCS1 promoter
dt779 5284373 cyclosporin A 445073 socs1a Danio rerio (zebrafish) 25064622 Cyclosporine affects the expression of SOCS1A mRNA
dt780 5284373 cyclosporin A 8835 SOCS2 Danio rerio (zebrafish) 25064622 Cyclosporine affects the expression of SOCS2 mRNA
dt781 5284373 cyclosporin A 8835 SOCS2 Homo sapiens (human) 27989131 Cyclosporine results in decreased expression of SOCS2 mRNA
dt782 5284373 cyclosporin A 8835 SOCS2 Homo sapiens (human) Cyclosporine results in increased expression of SOCS2 mRNA
dt783 5284373 cyclosporin A 122809 SOCS4 Homo sapiens (human) 25562108 Cyclosporine results in increased expression of SOCS4 mRNA
dt784 5284373 cyclosporin A 9306 SOCS6 Homo sapiens (human) Cyclosporine results in increased expression of SOCS6 mRNA

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Phase Distribution
Phase Description
  • Phase 0: Exploratory trials to assess drug behavior in humans
  • Phase 1: Safety trials to determine safe dosage range
  • Phase 2: Efficacy trials to evaluate therapeutic effects
  • Phase 3: Large-scale trials to confirm efficacy and safety
  • Phase 4: Post-marketing surveillance for long-term safety and efficacy

Trial IDTitlePhaseStatusSponsorIndicationsInterventions
NCT07138898 Immunosuppressant Management in Rheumatology Patients Undergoing Elective Total Shoulder Arthroplasty PHASE2 NOT_YET_RECRUITING NYU Langone Health Rheumatic Disease DRUG: Methotrexate|DRUG: Sulfasalazine|DRUG: Hydr… Details
NCT05219656 Efficacy of Cyclosporine Rescue Therapy in Acute Ulcerative Colitis. NULL COMPLETED Tampere University Hospital Ulcerative Colitis Acute DRUG: Cyclosporine A Details
NCT05112263 Tofacitinib Versus Cyclosporine for Steroid Refractory Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis NA NOT_YET_RECRUITING Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh Ulcerative Colitis DRUG: Tofacitinib|DRUG: Cyclosporine Details
NCT00542152 Study Comparing Cyclosporine With Infliximab in Steroid-refractory Severe Attacks of Ulcerative Colitis PHASE4 COMPLETED Groupe d'Etude Therapeutique des Affections Inflammatoires Digestives Ulcerative Colitis|Steroid Refractory DRUG: CYCLOSPORINE VS INFLIXIMAB Details
NCT05867329 A Trial for Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis PHASE4 RECRUITING Berinstein, Jeffrey Ulcerative Colitis Acute DRUG: Cyclosporine Injection (IV)|DRUG: Cyclospor… Details

Disease IDDisease NameDefinitionCategoryRelated DrugsMechanism
1.0 Crohn's disease An intestinal disease that involves inflammation located_in intestine. disease of anatomical entity gastrointestinal system disease, intestinal disease, inflammatory bowel disease Obiltoxaximab; Budesonide; Hydrocortisone acetate; Sulfasalazine; Ursodeoxycholic acid; Pegunigalsidase alfa; Imiglucerase; Bictegravir; Taliglucerase alfa; Etelcalcetide; Cimetidine; Desonide Crohn's disease is a relapsing systemic inflammatory diseas… Details
2.0 ulcerative colitis A colitis that is predominantly confined to the mucosa located_in colon and includes characteristic ulcers, or open sores. disease of anatomical entity, gastrointestinal system disease, autoimmune disease of gastrointestinal tract; intestinal disease, inflammatory bowel disease, colitis; disease, primary immunodeficiency disease, autoimmune disease, autoimmune disease of gastrointestinal tract Mirikizumab; Olsalazine; Balsalazide; Sulfasalazine; Budesonide; Hydrocortisone acetate; Tixocortol; Kappadione; Teicoplanin; Atezolizumab; Gamolenic acid; Upadacitinib No abstract available Details

Strategy IDTherapeutic StrategySynonymsRelated DrugsMechanism
S01 Anti-inflammatory inflammatory 5-Aminosalicylates (5-ASAs); corticosteroids Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are the two main com… Details
S02 Immunosuppression Classic immunosuppressive drugs azathioprine; 6-mercaptopurine; methotrexate; ciclosporin-A; tacrolimus Ciclosporin-A and tacrolimus bind to specific intracellular… Details
S03 Anti-TNF agents Tumor necrosis factor infliximab; adalimumab; golimumab; certolizumab pegol TNF is produced by various immune and non-immune cells in t… Details
S04 T-cell homing and retention T-cell trafficking vedolizumab; anti-MAdCAM1 antibodies ; etrolizumab Inhibition of the interaction between α4β7 integrins on T c… Details
S05 Angiogenesis cell proliferation; vascular permeability ozanimod The bioactive lipid S1P has been shown to activate NF-κB an… Details
S07 Blockade of cytokine Cytokine signalling apremilast; roflumilast; filgotinib; tofacitinib; ABT494; ABT-874; ustekinumab; isankizumab; LY-2525623; AMG139; MEDI2079; guselkumab Various T-cell subsets, their differentiation pathways and … Details
S08 Strengthening barrier function Modulation of barrier function phosphatidylcholine (lecithin); imiquimod; mongersen Escherichia coli Nissle (EcN) is a nonpathogenic Gram-negat… Details
S11 Improveming Intestinal Microecology the intestinal microbiota antibiotics; probiotics; prebiotics; postbiotics; synbiotics; fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) The imbalance between beneficial bacteria and harmful patho… Details

Long-term comparative efficacy of cyclosporine- or infliximab-based strategies …

PMID: 25046008
Year: 2014
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 10.0

BACKGROUND: The short-term efficacy of infliximab (IFX) and cyclosporine A (CsA) in steroid-refractory ulcerative colitis (SRUC) has been recently sh…

Rescue therapy with cyclosporine or infliximab is not associated with an increa…

PMID: 24297054
Year: 2014
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 10.0

BACKGROUND: Cyclosporine and infliximab (IFX) are effective medical therapies for inducing remission in patients with steroid-refractory ulcerative c…

[Treatment of patients with severe glucocorticoid-refractory ulcerative colitis…

PMID: 24050446
Year: 2013
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 10.0

Cyclosporine and infliximab are so-called 'rescue-therapies' as last resort for the treatment of patients with severe glucocorticoid-refractory ulcer…

Infliximab versus cyclosporine as rescue therapy in acute severe steroid-refrac…

PMID: 23114475
Year: 2013
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 10.0

PURPOSE: Acute severe colitis affects 25 % of patients with ulcerative colitis (UC). Up to 30-40 % of these patients are resistant to intensive stero…

The effect of intravenous cyclosporine on rates of colonic surgery in hospitali…

PMID: 22751334
Year: 2012
Relationship Type: Association Score: 10.0

BACKGROUND: The role of intravenous (IV) cyclosporine in severe Crohn's colitis (CC) is poorly studied. AIM: Our primary aim was to determine the in-…

Cyclosporine or infliximab as rescue therapy in severe refractory ulcerative co…

PMID: 22398101
Year: 2012
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 10.0

INTRODUCTION: About 30-40% of patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis (UC) fail to respond to intensive intravenous (iv) corticosteroid treatme…

Infliximab or cyclosporine for acute severe ulcerative colitis: a retrospective…

PMID: 22098019
Year: 2012
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 10.0

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Medical treatment of steroid-refractory ulcerative colitis (UC) is limited to either cyclosporine or infliximab. Studies comparin…

Acute severe colitis: infliximab and/or cyclosporine?

PMID: 21466485
Year: 2011
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 10.0

Acute severe ulcerative colitis is a serious condition that requires early hospitalization, with intensive monitoring and treatment. Despite the rece…

Infliximab or cyclosporine as rescue therapy in hospitalized patients with ster…

PMID: 21438096
Year: 2012
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 10.0

BACKGROUND: Cyclosporine (CsA) or infliximab (IFX) are used as rescue therapies in steroid-refractory, severe attacks of ulcerative colitis (UC). The…

Colon salvage therapy for acute severe colitis: cyclosporine or infliximab?

PMID: 21423006
Year: 2011
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 10.0

PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Steroid-refractory acute severe colitis (ASC) poses a significant clinical challenge to both physicians and surgeons alike. This r…

Successive treatment with cyclosporine and infliximab in steroid-refractory ulc…

PMID: 21386832
Year: 2011
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 10.0

OBJECTIVES: Rescue therapy with either cyclosporine (CYS) or infliximab (IFX) is an effective option in patients with intravenous steroid-refractory …

Long-term outcome in patients with ulcerative colitis treated with intravenous …

PMID: 21122535
Year: 2010
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 10.0

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Rescue therapy with intravenous cyclosporine A (CsA) helps to avoid colectomy in a substantial proportion of patients with severe…

Rapid endoscopic improvement is important for 1-year avoidance of colectomy but…

PMID: 20614157
Year: 2010
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 10.0

BACKGROUND: Intravenous (IV) cyclosporine A (CSA) is one of the treatments of choice for patients with steroid-refractory severe ulcerative colitis (…

Ozanimod Maintenance Therapy After Cyclosporine Induction in Acute Severe Ulcer…

PMID: 35919406
Year: 2022
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 9.5

Ozanimod has recently received US Food and Drug Administration approval for moderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis. Treatment of acute severe colitis …

Cyclosporine Therapy as a Rescue Treatment in Steroid Refractory Acute Severe U…

PMID: 35786613
Year: 2022
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 9.5

BACKGROUND: Cyclosporine is a rescue treatment alternative to avoid colectomy in corticosteroid refractory acute severe ulcerative colitis. In this s…

PLA(2)-Triggered Activation of Cyclosporine-Phospholipid Prodrug as a Drug Targ…

PMID: 35336048
Year: 2022
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 9.5

Oral medication with activity specifically at the inflamed sites throughout the gastrointestinal tract and limited systemic exposure would be a major…

Cyclosporine-Induced Kaposi Sarcoma in a Patient With Ulcerative Colitis

PMID: 34079842
Year: 2021
Relationship Type: Association Score: 9.5

Kaposi sarcoma (KS) is an angioproliferative neoplasm associated with human herpesvirus-8. Gastrointestinal KS has been well documented in immunosupp…

Penile pyoderma gangrenousm treated with cyclosporine: Case report

PMID: 30317330
Year: 2018
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 9.3

Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) of the penis is a very rare entity in medicine and it can be destructive. Generally, pyoderma gangrenosum is known to be co…

Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Cyclosporine in a Cohort of Steroid-Refractory…

PMID: 28675163
Year: 2017
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 9.3

OBJECTIVES: To determine the efficacy and safety of cyclosporine (CyA) in a large national registry-based population of patients with steroid-refract…

The Effective Treatment with Cyclosporine of a Ulcerative Colitis Patient with …

PMID: 28566594
Year: 2017
Relationship Type: Treatment Score: 9.3

Although extraintestinal manifestations of inflammatory bowel diseases are not uncommon, few reports have described concurrent idiopathic thrombocyto…

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