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ELEXACAFTOR; TEZACAFTOR; IVACAFTOR (el EX a KAF tor; TEZ a KAF tor; EYE va 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.
This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Take this medication by mouth with fat-containing foods such as eggs, peanut butter, or cheese pizza. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Do not cut, crush, or chew this medication. Swallow the tablets whole. Do not take this medication with grapefruit juice. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 6 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-Grapefruit juice
-Rifabutin
-Rifampin
-St. John's Wort
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Certain antibiotics, such as clarithromycin, erythromycin, and telithromycin
-Certain medications for fungal infections, such as fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, and voriconazole
-Cyclosporine
-Digoxin
-Everolimus
-Glimepiride
-Glipizide
-Sirolimus
-Tacrolimus
-Warfarin
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
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Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
You may need blood work done while you are taking this medication.
Your vision may be tested before and during use of this medication. Tell your care team right away if you have any change in your eyesight.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
This medication can cause new or worsening depression and increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions in some people. Talk to your care team right away if you have changes in mood or behavior or thoughts of self-harm or suicide. They can help you.
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It is important not to miss any doses. Talk to your care team about what to do if you miss a dose.
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Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
-Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
-Change in vision
-Increased pressure around the brain—severe headache, blurry vision, change in vision, nausea, vomiting
-Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
-Mood and behavior changes—anxiety, nervousness, confusion, hallucinations, irritability, hostility, thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, feelings of depression
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report these to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
-Diarrhea
-Headache
-Runny or stuffy nose
-Sinus pain or pressure around the face or forehead
-Sore throat
-Stomach pain
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put it in the trash, empty the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.
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