Substance / Medication

Ivacaftor

Overview

Active Ingredient
ivacaftor
RxNorm CUI
1243041

Indications

CFTR in vitro Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) Clinical Studies (14) [seeand] KALYDECO is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 1 month and older who have at least one mutation in thegene that is responsive to ivacaftor potentiation based on clinical and/orassay data. CFTR If the patient's genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF mutation test should be used to detect the presence of amutation followed by verification with bi-directional sequencing when recommended by th

Labeler: Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedUpdated: 2025-12-10T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Contraindications

When this intervention should not be used

None.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

2 trials linked to this intervention

2
Total Trials
0
Recruiting
1
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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A systematic review of the impact of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor on body composition in people with cystic fibrosis.
Kinsey Laura, Winterbottom Hannah, Hudson Lydia et al. · Eur J Clin Nutr · 2025
PMID: 40121317Meta-Analysis
Ivacaftor-tezacaftor-elexacaftor, tezacaftor-ivacaftor and lumacaftor-ivacaftor for treating cystic fibrosis: a systematic review and economic evaluation.
Edwards Steven J, Farrar Benjamin G, Ennis Kate et al. · Health Technol Assess · 2025
PMID: 40418577Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Pharmacokinetics of Ivacaftor, Tezacaftor, Elexacaftor, and Lumacaftor in Special Cystic Fibrosis Populations: A Systematic Review.
Elzinga Femke A, Malik Paul R V, Akkerman Onno W et al. · Clin Pharmacokinet · 2025
PMID: 40399734Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Use of elexacaftor+tezacaftor+ivacaftor in individuals with cystic fibrosis and at least one F508del allele: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Silva Filho Luiz Vicente Ribeiro Ferreira da, Athanazio Rodrigo Abensur, Tonon Carolina Rodrigues et al. · J Bras Pneumol · 2024
PMID: 38198345Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
The clinical effectiveness of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) for people with CF without a F508del variant: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Lupas Daniel, Chou Frank Y, Hakani Mohammad Abdullah Al et al. · J Cyst Fibros · 2024
PMID: 39048464Meta-Analysis
Safety and efficacy of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor in people with Cystic Fibrosis following liver transplantation: A systematic review.
Testa Ilaria, Indolfi Giuseppe, Brugha Rossa et al. · J Cyst Fibros · 2024
PMID: 38614868Meta-Analysis
From Ivacaftor to Triple Combination: A Systematic Review of Efficacy and Safety of CFTR Modulators in People with Cystic Fibrosis.
Gramegna Andrea, Contarini Martina, Aliberti Stefano et al. · Int J Mol Sci · 2020
PMID: 32824306Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Ivacaftor for the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis and the G551D mutation: a systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis.
Whiting Penny, Al Maiwenn, Burgers Laura et al. · Health Technol Assess · 2014
PMID: 24656117Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)

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Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Ivacaftor (substance)
SNOMED CT
703823007
UMLS CUI
C3264621
RxNorm CUI
1243041
Labeler
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

1
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
2
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.