Kalydeco (Ivacaftor)

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Brand Name : Kalydeco

Marketing Authorization Holder : Vertex Pharmaceuticals

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No Generic Medicine available for this medicine.

Product Details

Kalydeco

Save 23% on Kalydeco from Europe.

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According to the European Medicines Agency, brand name Kalydeco originating from Europe is manufactured at the following site(s):Almac Pharma Services (Ireland) Limited Finnabair Industrial Estate Dundalk Co. Louth A91 P9KD IrelandAlmac Pharma Services Limited Seagoe Industrial Estate Craigavon Northern Ireland BT63 5UA United KingdomMillmount Healthcare Limited Block-7, City North Business Campus,K32 YD60 Ireland Stamullen Co. Meath

Information about Kalydeco (Ivacaftor)

Kalydeco is a medication used to treat cystic fibrosis in patients with specific mutations in the CFTR gene. It is a cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) potentiator that helps improve the function of the defective CFTR protein.

Product Highlights

  • Treatment of cystic fibrosis in patients aged 6 months and older who have one of the following mutations: G551D or other specific mutations in the CFTR gene.

Key Ingredient

  • Ivacaftor

Key Benefits

  • Enhances chloride transport in epithelial cells, leading to improved lung function and reduced pulmonary exacerbations.
  • May improve overall health and quality of life for patients with cystic fibrosis.
  • Specifically designed for patients with certain CFTR mutations, offering a personalized treatment approach.

Direction of Use

  • Take Kalydeco exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider, usually twice daily.
  • It should be taken alongside food to optimize absorption.
  • Follow the specific dosing instructions based on the patient's age and weight.

Recommended Dosage in Pediatric Patients Aged 1 Month to Less than 6 Years

Recommended Dosage of KALYDECO Oral Granules by Body Weight in Pediatric Patients Aged 1 month to less than 6 Years
AgeBody Weight (kg)KALYDECO Dosage
1 month to less than 2 months3 kg or greaterOne packet (containing 5.8 mg ivacaftor) every 12 hours
2 months to less than 4 months3 kg or greaterOne packet (containing 13.4 mg ivacaftor) every 12 hours
4 months to less than 6 months5 kg or greaterOne packet (containing 25 mg ivacaftor) every 12 hours
6 months to less than 6 years of age5 kg to less than 7 kgOne packet (containing 25 mg ivacaftor) every 12 hours
  
  
7 kg to less than 14 kgOne packet (containing 50 mg ivacaftor) every 12 hours 
14 kg or greaterOne packet (containing 75 mg ivacaftor) every 12 hours 

Safety Concerns

  • Common side effects include headache, sore throat, and abdominal pain.
  • Serious side effects can include liver enzyme elevations and respiratory symptoms.
  • Frequent monitoring of liver function tests may be necessary.

Avoid Kalydeco (Ivacaftor) If

  • You have a known hypersensitivity to ivacaftor or any of its components.
  • You have severe liver disease or significant liver impairment.
  • You are taking medications that may interact adversely, such as strong CYP3A inhibitors.


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