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Compare Verkazia vs. Restasis

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  • Verkazia (cyclosporine)
    Cyclosporine (Restasis)
  • Verkazia (cyclosporine)
    Cyclosporine (Restasis)

  • Summary of Verkazia vs. Restasis

    Summary for Immunosuppressant
    Prescription only

    Verkazia (cyclosporine) is an eye medication used to ease swelling and itchiness on the surface of the eye from a rare allergic condition called vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC). It's FDA approved for use in both adults and children ages 4 years and up. The dose is to place one drop in the affected eye(s) 4 times a day. The most common side effects include temporary eye pain after applying the medication.

    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 Verkazia vs. Restasis

    Indications for
    •Vernal keratoconjunctivitis (VKC), an allergic eye condition
    Indications for
    •Dry eye in people 16 years and older

  • Pros and Cons of Verkazia vs. Restasis

    Pros and Const for Immunosuppressant
    Pros
    •Can be used with other lubricating eye drops, such as artificial tears
    •Safe to use in children 4 years of age and older
    •Able to stop use after VKC symptoms go away
    Cons
    •Needs to be used 4 times a day
    •Can cause some eye pain after application
    •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 Verkazia vs. Restasis

    Common Side Effects for
    •Eye pain (12%)
    •Itchy eye (8%)
    •Eye discomfort (6%)
    •Blurry vision (5%)
    •Cough (5%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Burning sensation in the eye (17%)

  • Warnings of Verkazia vs. Restasis

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

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