Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Ivacaftor Tablet
Ivacaftor Tablet
| Generic name | ivacaftor |
|---|---|
| Drug class | CFTR (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator) potentiator |
| Forms | Film-coated tablets, Granules in sachets |
Ivacaftor is a prescription medicine that targets the root cause of cystic fibrosis (CF) in people who have certain mutations in the CFTR gene. It is often sold under the brand name Kalydeco, and is also combined with other medicines (tezacaftor, elexacaftor) in products like Kaftrio.
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