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Cyclosporine vs Timolol

Compare Cyclosporine and Timolol side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

CyclosporineTimolol
Drug classCalcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressantbeta-Adrenergic Blocker
Used to treatFocal segmental glomerulosclerosis, Myasthenia gravis, Psoriasis, Rheumatoid arthritis, Systemic lupus erythematosusAngina pectoris, Heart attack, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Open-angle glaucoma
Generic priceFrom $2.60 each, about $77.87 for 30 (25 mg capsule); other forms from $0.31 per item (25 mg (Modified))From $0.64 per mL (0.25% eye drop)
Brand priceRestasis: from $10.31 per item (0.05% eye emulsion). Neoral: from $2.95 each, about $88.37 for 30 (25 mg gelatin capsule)Timoptic: from $10.32 per item (0.5% ocudose drop)
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 89% less than the brandGeneric costs about 88% less than the brand