Table 3

Side effects of cyclosporin

Case Malaise Cramps Mg Incr BP Other Creat incr Final creat
(μmol/l)
1NN1.25NNN82
2NNNANNN97
3NN0.74NIY–2 months77
4YN0.85NG, LY–single test80
5NN0.78NNY–1 year106
6YN0.71NNY–2 months93
7NN0.83NNN92
  • Malaise = any recorded systemic symptom (tiredness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, temperature intolerance) recorded in case notes, regardless of whether this necessitated change in treatment. Cramps = any muscle cramps recorded in case notes. Incr BP = rise in blood pressure sufficient to require change in treatment. Other = any other adverse effects recorded in case notes, regardless of whether this necessitated change in treatment: I = secondary infection (infectious keratitis), G = gingival hyperplasia, L = lymphopenia (transient in this case). Creat incr = raised level of plasma creatinine above 120 μmol/l; N = nil, Y = yes with duration specified.