Evoclin and Sandimmune

• Generic Name: clindamycin topical
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, foam
• Other Brand Names: Cleocin T, Clindagel, Clindamax, ClindaReach Pledget, Evoclin, Cleocin, Clindesse, Clindacin ETZ, Clindacin P, Clindamax, Clindesse Cream, Clindets

Evoclin (clindamycin) is an antibiotic foam. Clindamycin prevents bacteria from growing on the skin.

Evoclin foam is used to treat severe acne in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Evoclin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: cyclosporine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, injection, oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Sandimmune, Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune

Cyclosporine injection is given together with a steroid medicine to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g., kidney, liver, or heart). It belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents.

When a patient receives an organ transplant, the body's white blood cells will try to get rid of (reject) the transplanted organ. Cyclosporine works by suppressing the immune system to prevent the white blood cells from trying to get rid of the transplanted organ.

Cyclosporine is a very strong medicine. It can cause side effects that can be very serious, such as high blood pressure, kidney problems, or liver problems. It may also decrease the body's ability to fight infections. You and your doctor should talk about the benefits this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.