Symdeko (Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor)

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Description

Symdeko (tezacaftor/ivacaftor) is an oral medication used to treat patients who are 6+ years old with cystic fibrosis.

Symdeko may be dispensed in the following tablet strengths:

  • tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg fixed-dose combination tablets co-packaged with ivacaftor 75 mg tablets
  • tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg fixed-dose combination tablets co-packaged with ivacaftor 150 mg tablets

Fact Table

Formula

C26H27F3N2O6 (Tezacaftor), C24H28N2O3 (Ivacaftor)

License

US FDA

Bioavailability

N/A (Bioavailability increases with fat-containing meals)

Legal status

Prescription only (Rx)

Chemical Name

Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor

Elimination half-life

13 hours (Tezacaftor), 12 hours (Ivacaftor)

Dosage (Strength)

Tezacaftor 100 mg/Ivacaftor 150 mg (per tablet)

Pregnancy

Consult a doctor

Brands

Symdeko

Protein binding

99% (Tezacaftor), 99% (Ivacaftor)

PubChem CID

54767952 (Tezacaftor), 16220172 (Ivacaftor)

MedlinePlus

a618048

ChEBI

134722 (Tezacaftor), 90905 (Ivacaftor)

ATC code

R07AX31

DrugBank

DB13941 (Tezacaftor), DB08820 (Ivacaftor)

KEGG

D10799 (Tezacaftor), D09910 (Ivacaftor)

Routes of administration

Oral

Directions

Symdeko should be taken as directed by the prescribing doctor. The dosage depends on age, weight, and liver function.

Symdeko tablets should be kept between 20oC and 25oC (68oF and 77oF).

Consult the medication guide that comes with the Symdeko prescription for further usage instructions.

Any questions or concerns may be referred to the doctor or pharmacist.

Ingredients

Tezacaftor and ivacaftor are the active ingredients in Symdeko.

Croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, hypromellose acetate succinate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, HPMC/hypromellose 2910, hydroxypropyl cellulose, talc, and titanium dioxide are the inactive ingredients in tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg fixed-dose combination tablets and ivacaftor 75 mg tablets.

Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose acetate succinate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, carnauba wax, FD&C Blue #2, PEG 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide, ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, propylene glycol, and shellac are the inactive ingredients in the ivacaftor 75 mg tablet.

Croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, hypromellose acetate succinate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, HPMC/hypromellose 2910, hydroxypropyl cellulose, iron oxide yellow, talc, and titanium dioxide are the inactive ingredients in tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg fixed-dose combination tablets and ivacaftor 150 mg tablets.

Colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose acetate succinate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate, carnauba wax, FD&C Blue #2, PEG 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, titanium dioxide, ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, propylene glycol, and shellac are the inactive ingredients in the ivacaftor 150 mg tablets.

Contraindications

There are no listed contraindications per the most recent Prescribing Information.

Cautions

  • Before you or your child begins taking Symdeko, discuss the following with the doctor:
    • All the medications you or your child takes, including prescription and nonprescription medications
    • Your or your child’s allergies
    • Your or your child’s existing health conditions
    • Your or your child’s previous medical history
    • If you or your child is pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Symdeko is associated with the following warnings and precautions:
    • Increased liver enzymes
    • Anaphylaxis or other allergic reactions
    • Symdeko may not work as well if it is taken with rifampin, St. John’s wort, or other strong CYP3A inducers
    • Cataracts

Side Effects

Side effects of Symdeko include but are not limited to headache, nausea, sinus congestion, and dizziness.

Call the doctor right away if you or your child has side effects that become bothersome or persistent.

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Reference

Symdeko. Boston, MA: Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated; 2023.




IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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