Cyclosporine vs Tacrolimus
Compare Cyclosporine and Tacrolimus side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Cyclosporine | Tacrolimus | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant | Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant |
| Used to treat | Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, Myasthenia gravis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosus | Atopic dermatitis, Graft vs host disease |
| Generic price | From $2.60 each, about $77.87 for 30 (25 mg capsule); other forms from $0.31 per item (25 mg (Modified)) | From $0.12 each, about $3.68 for 30 (0.5 mg capsule (immediate release)); other forms from $0.93 per gram (0.03% ointment) |
| Brand price | Restasis: from $10.31 per item (0.05% eye emulsion). Neoral: from $2.95 each, about $88.37 for 30 (25 mg gelatin capsule) | Prograf: from $3.66 each, about $110 for 30 (0.5 mg capsule); other forms from $5.02 per item (0.2 mg granule packet) |
| Generic savings | Generic costs about 89% less than the brand | Generic costs about 97% less than the brand |