Cyclosporine and Hydroxychloroquine interaction
Cyclosporine and Hydroxychloroquine: the Hydroxychloroquine prescribing label describes an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) label · effective 2026-04-09
Cyclosporine An increased plasma cyclosporin level was reported when cyclosporin and PLAQUENIL were co-administered.
Monitor serum cyclosporine levels closely in patients receiving combined therapy.
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