[Effect of verapamil on cyclosporine-induced vasoconstriction in human or murine isolated glomerules]

Cyclosporin is a very potent immunosuppressant, but it often produces renal disturbances which limit its clinical use. Using an image analyzer which determines the areas of isolated glomerules, we were able to demonstrate that cyclosporin in various concentrations exerts a direct vasoconstrictive effect on human and murine glomerules. We also showed that verapamil has an almost total inhibitory effect on cyclosporin-induced vasoconstriction. These findings seem to be of interest in clinical practice to reduce the nephrotoxicity of cyclosporin.