ciclosporin: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˌsaɪkləʊˈspɔːrɪn/US/ˌsaɪkloʊˈspɔːriːn/ or /ˈsaɪkloʊspɔːrɪn/

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What does “ciclosporin” mean?

An immunosuppressant drug used to prevent organ rejection after transplants.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

An immunosuppressant drug used to prevent organ rejection after transplants.

A cyclic polypeptide with immunosuppressive properties, derived from a fungus, used primarily in transplant medicine and treatment of autoimmune diseases.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

In British medical literature, 'ciclosporin' is the standard spelling. In American medical literature, 'cyclosporine' is overwhelmingly preferred.

Connotations

No difference in medical meaning or connotation; purely a spelling/terminological preference.

Frequency

In the UK, 'ciclosporin' is the official BAN (British Approved Name). In the US, 'cyclosporine' is the official USAN (United States Adopted Name).

Grammar

How to Use “ciclosporin” in a Sentence

The patient was given/treated with/put on ciclosporin.Ciclosporin is used to treat/prevent/manage X.The dosage/level of ciclosporin was adjusted.

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
ciclosporin therapyciclosporin treatmentciclosporin dosageciclosporin levelsoral ciclosporin
medium
to administer ciclosporinciclosporin regimenciclosporin toxicityciclosporin ointmentciclosporin dose
weak
ciclosporin and steroidsresponse to ciclosporinciclosporin for psoriasis

Examples

Examples of “ciclosporin” in a Sentence

adjective

British English

  • The patient's ciclosporin levels were within the therapeutic range.
  • She is on a ciclosporin-based regimen.

American English

  • The patient's cyclosporine levels were monitored closely.
  • He developed cyclosporine-induced nephrotoxicity.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Academic

Used in pharmacology and transplant research papers.

Everyday

Virtually never used outside medical discussions.

Technical

Core term in transplant surgery, dermatology, and rheumatology for describing immunosuppressive regimens.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “ciclosporin”

Strong

cyclosporin ACsA

Weak

immunosuppressantcalcineurin inhibitor

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “ciclosporin”

immunostimulant

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “ciclosporin”

  • Misspelling as 'cyclosporin' when following UK official guidance, or vice-versa.
  • Pronouncing it /sɪk-/ instead of /saɪk-/.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, they refer to the same immunosuppressant drug. 'Ciclosporin' is the British Approved Name, while 'cyclosporine' is the United States Adopted Name.

Common side effects include kidney toxicity, high blood pressure, tremors, increased hair growth, and gum overgrowth. It requires careful monitoring of blood levels.

Yes, it is also used in the treatment of certain autoimmune diseases like severe psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, and some forms of rheumatoid arthritis.

It has a narrow therapeutic index. Levels that are too low risk organ rejection, while levels that are too high increase the risk of serious toxicity, particularly to the kidneys.

An immunosuppressant drug used to prevent organ rejection after transplants.

Ciclosporin is usually technical/scientific in register.

Ciclosporin: in British English it is pronounced /ˌsaɪkləʊˈspɔːrɪn/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌsaɪkloʊˈspɔːriːn/ or /ˈsaɪkloʊspɔːrɪn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think 'CYCLE + SPORE + IN': A drug from a fungal spore that puts the immune system in a cycle of suppression.

Conceptual Metaphor

A GUARD that suppresses the body's own defenses to allow a foreign organ to stay.

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Patients receiving organ transplants are often prescribed to suppress their immune system.
Multiple Choice

What is the primary clinical use of ciclosporin?

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