title: Cyclosporine in veterinary dermatology.
abstract: Cyclosporine is an immunomodulatory medication that is efficacious and approved for atopic dermatitis in dogs and allergic dermatitis in cats; it has also been used to successfully manage a variety of immune-mediated dermatoses in dogs and cats. This article reviews the use of cyclosporine in veterinary dermatology including its mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, side effects, and relevant clinical updates. Dermatologic indications including atopic/allergic dermatitis, perianal fistulas, sebaceous adenitis, and other immune-mediated skin diseases are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Lehigh Valley Veterinary Dermatology & Fish Hospital, 4580 Crackersport Road, Allentown, PA 18104, USA. skin@lehighvetderm.com
authors.forename: Brian S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Palmeiro
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002415:Cats; D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D017449:Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D003876:Dermatitis, Atopic / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D004347:Drug Interactions; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine