A Two-year Extension to a One-year, Multicenter, Partially Blinded, Double-dummy, Randomized Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of FTY720 Combined With Reduced-dose or Full-dose Cyclosporine, USP [Modified] (Novartis Brand) and Corticosteroids Versus Mycophenolate Mofetil Combined With Full-dose Cyclosporine, USP [Modified] (Novartis Brand) and Corticosteroids, in de Novo Adult Renal Transplant Recipients.
A Two-year Extension to a One-year, Multicenter, Partially Blinded, Double-dummy, Randomized Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of FTY720 Combined With Reduced-dose or Full-dose Cyclosporine, USP [Modified] (Novartis Brand) and Corticosteroids Versus Mycophenolate Mofetil Combined With Full-dose Cyclosporine, USP [Modified] (Novartis Brand) and Corticosteroids, in de Novo Adult Renal Transplant Recipients.
This study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of FTY720 versus mycophenolate mofetil (MMF, Roche brand) combined with cyclosporine and corticosteroids in patients receiving a kidney transplant.
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Other protocol-defined exclusion criteria may apply.