Sorry to hear Your father was diagnosed with AA, but
don't worry; this treatment that His hematologist gave Him (
Cyclosporine A) is a standard in patients with AA.
Keep in mind that this is a
serious disease and it takes time for blood counts to go up, avoid:
- hard work, exercise (few stretches will do, just to keep in shape)
- stay away from sick people to avoid infections
- he should sleep enough (if it's 10 hours a day, let it be)
- follow doctor's advise
His doctor will make a decision if he thinks that a change or correction in therapy is needed.
CyA suppresses immune system T lymphocytes in WBC which are proven to be the cause of bone marrow hypoplasia, scarcity of mature stem cells from which the blood is produced in bones.
In plain words, autoimmune diseases (such as AA) cause Your immune system to attack itself, thinking that those cells are a foreign body.
Just be patient and take care.