VANZACAFTOR; TEZACAFTOR; DEUTIVACAFTOR (VAN zah KAF tor; TEZ a KAF tor; due TIV a KAF tor) treats cystic fibrosis (CF). It works by helping your body balance the level of salt and water in your lungs. This prevents the buildup of mucus and reduces the symptoms of CF.

ALYFTREK Lifestyle Interactions

  • Vanzacaftor 10mg, Tezacaftor 50mg, Deutivacaftor 125mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    • Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during vanzacaftor; tezacaftor; deutivacaftor treatment due to the risk of increased vanzacaftor; tezacaftor; deutivacaftor exposure and adverse reactions. Vanzacaftor; tezacaftor; deutivacaftor is a CYP3A substrate and grapefruit juice is a CYP3A inhibitor.

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