Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Orkambi

Descriptions


Lumacaftor and ivacaftor combination is used to treat cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients 1 year of age and older. It is only used for patients who have two copies of F508del mutation in their CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Your doctor will use a test to check for the mutation before you receive the medicine.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Granule
  • Tablet