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Cyclosporine

Two packs of Neoral® Cyclosporine - an immunosuppressive drug.

Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressive drug first discovered in 1972. It has been used to suppress the immune system in recipients of organ transplants. Neoral® is one of the brand names cyclosporine is distributed under, within New Zealand.

Rights: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Australia
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