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
NCT05112263 Tofacitinib Versus Cyclosporine for Steroid Refractory Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis None 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
CTRI/2021/10/037641 An open label study to compare the efficacy and safety of tofacitinib compared to corticosteroids for inducing remission in moderately severe active ulcerative colitis PHASE4 Recruiting Dayanand Medical College and Hospital Ludhiana Disease.2. Total mayo clinic score <6 or >9. 3.… Health Condition 1: K51- Ulcerative colitis Details
NCT05867329 A Trial for Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis PHASE4 RECRUITING Berinstein, Jeffrey Ulcerative Colitis Acute DRUG: Cyclosporine Injection (IV)|DRUG: Cyclospor… Details
NCT05219656 Efficacy of Cyclosporine Rescue Therapy in Acute Ulcerative Colitis. None COMPLETED Tampere University Hospital Ulcerative Colitis Acute DRUG: Cyclosporine A 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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