Cyclosporine

Drug CategoryDrugIHD Dosing

Administration Timing Around HD Session

ImmunosuppressantsCyclosporineVaries based on indication and serum concentrationAdminister Anytime During HD

Molecular Weight    (Da)

Excreted Unchanged (%)Normal Half-Life (Hours)ESRD Half-Life (Hours)Plasma Protein Binding (%)Volume of Distribution (L/kg)Dialytic Plasma Clearance (ml/min)% Dialyzed
1203<13-16Unchanged96-993.5-7.40.305<1 (low flux)

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