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Compare Cequa vs. Restasis

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  • Cequa (cyclosporine)
    Cyclosporine (Restasis)
  • Cequa (cyclosporine)
    Cyclosporine (Restasis)

  • Summary of Cequa vs. Restasis

    Summary for Immunosuppressant
    Prescription only

    Cequa (cyclosporine) is an eye drop that helps relieve signs and symptoms of dry eye. It works best when used every day, twice a day, for at least 3 months. After using a dose, the vial will need to be thrown away since it doesn't contain any preservatives. The most common side effects include eye pain and eye redness. It's only available as a brand medication, so a generic version is not available.

    Summary for Immunosuppressant
    Prescription only

    Cyclosporine eye drops, also known by the brand names Restasis and Restasis MultiDose, treat dry eye in people 16 years and older. It's an immunosuppressant called a calcineurin inhibitor, and it helps with tear production. Cyclosporine (Restasis) comes in single-use vials and multi-dose bottles. Only the single-use vials have a generic version. The eye drops are used twice every day. The most common side effect is a burning feeling in the eye, which usually gets better as you continue to use the medication.

  • Indications of Cequa vs. Restasis

    Indications for
    •Dry eyes in adults
    Indications for
    •Dry eye in people 16 years and older

  • Pros and Cons of Cequa vs. Restasis

    Pros and Const for Immunosuppressant
    Pros
    •Helps your body produce its own tears
    •Can be used with other lubricating eye drops, such as artificial tears
    •Designed to deliver more medication to the affected area
    Cons
    •Can cause eye pain during application
    •It's not clear whether this medication is safe or works well for children
    •Can't be used with contact lenses
    Pros and Const for Immunosuppressant
    Pros
    •Helps your eye make its own tears
    •Can use with other lubricating eye drops, such as artificial tears
    •Available as single-use vials and multi-dose bottles
    Cons
    •Need to use twice a day
    •Can take a long time (up to 6 months) to see improvement in dry eyes
    •Commonly causes a burning sensation in the eye

  • Common Side Effects of Cequa vs. Restasis

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye pain (22%)
    •Eye redness (6%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Burning sensation in the eye (17%)

  • Warnings of Cequa vs. Restasis

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye injury or infection
    •Use with contact lenses
    Common Side Effects for
    •For use in the eye only
    •Avoid use with contact lenses

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