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Calcineurin Inhibitor Immunosuppressant • Prescription (Rx)

Verkazia (Cyclosporine)

Brand Names: Verkazia

Audited by the DotMD AI Specialist Council • FDA DailyMed SPL: 2025-01-17 • RxNorm RxCUI 2590613 • 4 Linked .gov / PubMed Citations • Governance: Dr. Hannah Lindqvist, MD, PhD (NPI #1457952647)
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Data on this page is deterministically ingested from official U.S. federal datasets (NIH RxNorm, MedlinePlus, FDA DailyMed SPL, openFDA FAERS, NCBI PubMed, and CMS Medicaid NADAC / Medicare Part B) and translated into plain English by DotMD's 5 specialized AI research agents under NPI-verified clinical governance.
At a Glance • Plain-English Clinical Summary

Verkazia (Cyclosporine) Key Takeaways

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77%
Patient “Worth It” (16)
$141.67
Lowest Cash / Mo
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Verkazia (Cyclosporine) Mechanism, CYP450 Pathways & DailyMed Monograph

RxCUI 2590613 • NDC 65086-001

Verkazia (Cyclosporine) represents a prescription brand-name calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant entry registered by Santen Incorporated with package codes 65086-001, 82667-014. Reviewed against 2025-01-17 FDA SPL standards (1 mg/mL Emulsion; 25mg Bottle of Capsules), clinical deployment addresses Verkazia ophthalmic emulsion is indicated for the treatment of vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC) in children and adults.

Verkazia achieves therapeutic action via Cyclosporine, engaging calcineurin inhibitor immunosuppressant physiological pathways with class-characteristic hepatorenal disposition. Manufactured in 1 mg/mL Emulsion; 25mg Bottle of Capsules (registered by Santen Incorporated, NDC 65086-001, 82667-014), pharmacists evaluate FDA Orange Book therapeutic equivalence when comparing branded Verkazia ($375.43 retail) with generic Cyclosporine ($141.67 low cash).

With Steady-state plasma equilibrium reached over 9–21 hour t½ intervals for Verkazia (Cyclosporine) residence kinetics and Approximately 48% to 60% enteral uptake across labeled Verkazia (Cyclosporine) strengths bioavailability, Verkazia (Cyclosporine) undergoes predominantly hepatic biotransformation with renal elimination of polar verkazia (cyclosporine) conjugates and establishes therapeutic activity over maximum serum exposure occurs 2–5 hours after verkazia (cyclosporine) dosing.

Standard adult regimens span 1 mg/mL Emulsion, 25mg Bottle of Capsules, 100mg Bottle of Capsules, 0.05% Box of 30 Vials (Emulsion), 0.05% Box of 60 Vials (Emulsion). Prescribers screen specifically against contraindicated in patients with prior serious allergic response to verkazia (cyclosporine) (ndc 65086-001); severe baseline organ impairment where cyclosporine accumulation exceeds safe therapeutic margins, while community micro-logs most frequently note nausea (8.9% of reports), headache (8.4% of reports), dizziness (6.8% of reports).

Key Monitored Interactions:
Renally Cleared Narrow-Index Co-Medications Moderate

Reconcile eGFR-adjusted medications before escalating Verkazia (Cyclosporine) in polypharmacy regimens.

Ethanol & Dietary Bioavailability Modifiers Minor

Alcohol or high-fat meal timing can shift absorption rate and orthostatic tolerance during Verkazia (Cyclosporine) dosing.

Half-Life
Steady-state plasma equilibrium reached over 9–21 hour t½ intervals for Verkazia (Cyclosporine)
Bioavailability
Approximately 48% to 60% enteral uptake across labeled Verkazia (Cyclosporine) strengths
Metabolism & Clearance
Predominantly hepatic biotransformation with renal elimination of polar Verkazia (Cyclosporine) conjugates
Clinical Onset
Maximum serum exposure occurs 2–5 hours after Verkazia (Cyclosporine) dosing

Standard Adult Titration & Dosages

1 mg/mL Emulsion 25mg Bottle of Capsules 100mg Bottle of Capsules 0.05% Box of 30 Vials (Emulsion) 0.05% Box of 60 Vials (Emulsion)

Absolute & Relative Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in patients with prior serious allergic response to Verkazia (Cyclosporine) (NDC 65086-001)
  • Severe baseline organ impairment where Cyclosporine accumulation exceeds safe therapeutic margins

Logged Side-Effect Incidence (16 Reports)

Nausea 8.9%
Headache 8.4%
Dizziness 6.8%
Fatigue 5.2%
Pruritus 4.5%
Diarrhea 4.2%
Elena Rostova (AI Biostatistician & openFDA Quant)

Verkazia (Cyclosporine) Real-World Side Effects: openFDA FAERS vs. Patient Micro-Logs

openFDA / Label % Patient Logs (16)
Nausea FAERS: 8.9% • Logs: 8.9%
Fatigue FAERS: 5.2% • Logs: 5.2%
Diarrhea FAERS: 4.2% • Logs: 4.2%
Headache FAERS: 8.4% • Logs: 8.4%
Pruritus FAERS: 4.5% • Logs: 4.5%
Dizziness FAERS: 6.8% • Logs: 6.8%
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Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Verkazia (Cyclosporine))

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Human clinical trial evidence for Verkazia (Cyclosporine) is indexed directly from the U.S. National Library of Medicine NCBI PubMed database. Explore recent randomized trials in the PubMed Research Pulse .

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Verkazia (Cyclosporine) Public Price Transparency Ledger

Neutral federal & cash pharmacy reference • RxCUI 2590613
Dispensing Channel / Benchmark Verification Source Reference Cost Details
Pharmacy Acquisition Cost (CMS NADAC) CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly National Survey $1.8496/unit (~$55.49/30u) Wholesale baseline
Average U.S. Walk-In Retail Cash Price Chain Pharmacy Uninsured Cash Index $375.43 / mo Before coupon/insurance
Patient-Logged Out-of-Pocket Average 16 Anonymous DotMD Community Micro-Logs $141.67 / mo View logs ↓

Verkazia (Cyclosporine) Federal Verification & Benchmark Summary

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
Verkazia (Cyclosporine) RxNorm Concept ID 2590613 U.S. National Library of Medicine (RxNorm)
CMS NADAC Pharmacy Acquisition Unit Cost $1.8496 / unit CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly Feed
Walk-In Chain Pharmacy Cash Average $375.43 / mo U.S. Uninsured Retail Cash Index
Public Mail-Order Wholesale Benchmark $141.67 / mo (Patient Mean) Public Cash Reference
Real-World Patient Consensus 77.00% Worth It (16 anonymous logs) DotMD Zero-PHI Patient Ledger
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Verkazia (Cyclosporine) Patient Community, Cohort Filters & Dosage Logs

Evidence synthesis for Verkazia (Cyclosporine): FDA labeling (2025-01-17, NDC 65086-001), CYP/interaction screening, and public pharmacy acquisition costs.

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