KAFTRIO 75 mg/50 mg/100 mg granules in sachet
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Package Leaflet: Information for the Patient
Kaftrio 60mg/40mg/80mg granules in a sachet
Kaftrio75mg/50mg/100mg granules in a sachet
ivacaftor/tezacaftor/elexacaftor
This medicinal product is subject to additional monitoring, which will allow for quick identification of new safety information. You can help by reporting any side effects you may get. The last section of this leaflet includes information on how to report side effects.
Read all of this leaflet carefully before your child starts taking this medicine, because it contains important information for your child.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your child's doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for your child only. Do not give it to others, even if they have the same symptoms as your child, as it may harm them.
- If your child experiences any side effects, talk to your child's doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the pack
- What is Kaftrio and what is it used for
- What you need to know before your child takes Kaftrio
- How to take Kaftrio
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Kaftrio
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What is Kaftrio and what is it used for
Kaftrio contains three active substances:ivacaftor, tezacaftor, and elexacaftor. This medicine helps the lung cells to work better in some patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). CF is an inherited condition where the lungs and digestive system can become clogged with thick, sticky mucus.
Kaftrio taken with ivacaftor is for patients aged 2years to less than 6years who have CF withat least oneF508delmutation in the CFTRgene (cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator). Kaftrio is intended as a long-term treatment.
Kaftrio works on a protein called CFTR. The protein is damaged in some people with CF if they have a mutation in the CFTRgene.
Kaftrio is usually taken with another medicine,ivacaftor. Ivacaftor makes the protein work better, while tezacaftor and elexacaftor increase the amount of protein on the cell surface.
Kaftrio (taken together with ivacaftor) helps your child with their breathing by improving their lung function. You may also notice that your child does not get sick as often or that it is easier for them to gain weight.
2. What you need to know before your child takes Kaftrio
Do not giveKaftrio to your child
Talk to your child's doctorand do not give this medicine if this applies to your child.
Warnings and precautions
- Talk to your child's doctorif your child has liver problemsor has had them in the past. The doctor may need to adjust the dose.
- The doctor will do some blood tests on your child to check how their liver is workingbefore and during treatment with Kaftrio, especially if blood tests have shown elevated liver enzymes in the past. Liver enzymes in the blood may increase in patients taking Kaftrio.
Tell your child's doctor immediatelyif your child has any symptoms that may indicate liver problems. These are listed in section 4.
Depression (including suicidal thoughts and behaviors) has been reported in patients taking Kaftrio, usually starting in the first three months of treatment.
- Talk to your doctor immediately if your child has any of the following symptoms, which may be signs of depression: sadness or mood changes, anxiety, feeling emotionally unwell, or thoughts of self-harm or suicide.
- Talk to your child's doctorif your child has kidney problemsor has had them in the past.
- Talk to your child's doctorbefore starting treatment with Kaftrio if your child has had an organ transplant.
- Your child's doctor may doeye examinationsbefore and during treatment with Kaftrio. In some children and adolescents who have taken this treatment, cataracts (clouding of the lens) have occurred without affecting vision.
Children under 2years
Do not give Kaftrio granules to children under 2 years, as it is not known if Kaftrio granules are safe and effective in this age group.
Other medicines andKaftrio
Tell your child's doctor or pharmacistif your child is taking, has recently taken, or might take any other medicines. Some medicines may affect how Kaftrio works or may increase the chance of side effects. In particular, talk to your child's doctor if your child is taking any of the following medicines. The doctor may need to change the dose of one of the medicines if your child is taking some of these.
- Antifungals(used to treat fungal infections). These include fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, and voriconazole.
- Antibiotics(used to treat bacterial infections). These include clarithromycin, erythromycin, rifampicin, rifabutin, and telithromycin.
- Medicines for epilepsy(used to treat seizures or fits). These include carbamazepine, phenobarbital, and phenytoin.
- Herbal products. These include St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum).
- Immunosuppressants(used after an organ transplant). These include ciclosporin, everolimus, sirolimus, and tacrolimus.
- Cardiac glycosides(used to treat certain heart conditions). These include digoxin.
- Anticoagulants(used to prevent blood clots). These include warfarin.
- Medicines for diabetes. These include glimepiride, glipizide, gliburide, nateglinide, and repaglinide.
- Medicines to lower cholesterol. These include pitavastatin and rosuvastatin.
- Medicines to lower blood pressure. These include verapamil.
Taking Kaftrio withfood and drinks
Avoid giving your child foods or drinks that contain grapefruit during treatment, as they may increase the side effects of Kaftrio by increasing the amount of Kaftrio in your child's body.
Driving and using machines
Kaftrio may make your child feel dizzy. If your child feels dizzy, it is recommended that they do not ride a bicycle or perform any activity that requires their full attention.
Kaftrio granules contain lactose and sodium
If your child's doctor has told your child that they have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to the doctor before your child takes this medicine.
This medicinecontainsless than 23 mg of sodium (1 mmol) per dose; this is, essentially “sodium-free”.
3. How to take Kaftrio
Follow the instructions for taking this medicine exactly as your child's doctor or pharmacist has told you. If you are not sure, talk to your child's doctor or pharmacist again.
Your child's doctor will decide the correct dose for your child. Your child should keep using all their other medicines unless the doctor tells them to stop taking any.
Kaftrio is usually taken with ivacaftor.
Recommended dose for patients aged 2years to less than 6years
Age | Weight | Morning dose | Evening dose |
2 years to less than 6 years | 10 kg to <14 kg | One sachet of 60 mg of ivacaftor/40 mg of tezacaftor/80 mg of elexacaftor granules | One sachet of 59.5 mg of ivacaftor granules |
≥14 kg | One sachet of 75 mg of ivacaftor/50 mg of tezacaftor/100 mg of elexacaftor granules | One sachet of 75 mg of ivacaftor granules |
Give your child the morning and evening doses with an interval of about 12 hours.
The granules are taken by mouth.
Preparing Kaftrio granules:
- Hold the sachet with the tear line facing upwards.
- Gently shake the sachet to settle the Kaftrio granules.
- Open the sachet by tearing or cutting along the tear line.
- Carefully pour all the granules from the Kaftrio sachet into 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of soft foods or liquids in a small container (such as an empty bowl).
- The food or liquid should be at room temperature or below.
- Some examples of soft foods or liquids include fruit purees, flavored yogurts or puddings, and milk or juice.
- Mix the Kaftrio granules with the food or liquid.
Once mixed, give the Kaftrio within 1 hour. Make sure all the medicine is taken.
Give the doses of Kaftrio and ivacaftor withfat-containing foods. Fat-containing meals or snacks are those prepared with butter or oils or those containing eggs. Examples of other fat-containing foods are:
- Cheese, whole milk, whole milk dairy products, yogurt, chocolate
- Meat, oily fish
- Avocado, hummus (chickpea paste), soy products (tofu)
- Nuts, bars or nutritional drinks that contain fat
Avoid giving your child foods or drinks that contain grapefruit while taking Kaftrio. See Taking Kaftrio with food and drinksin section 2 for more information.
If your child has liver problems,the doctor may reduce the dose of the medicine or decide to stop treatment with Kaftrio. See Warnings and precautionsin section 2.
If your child takes moreKaftriothan they should
Talk to your child's doctor or pharmacist.If possible, take the medicine and this leaflet with you. Your child may have side effects, including those listed in section 4 below.
If you forget to giveKaftrio to your child
If you forget to give a dose to your child, calculate how long it is since the time the dose was supposed to be given.
- Ifit has been less than 6hourssince the time your child was supposed to take the dose, give the missed dose as soon as possible. Then continue with the regular schedule.
- Ifit has been more than 6hours:
- If your child missesa morning doseof Kaftrio, give it as soon as you remember. Do not give the evening dose of ivacaftor. Give the next morning dose at the usual time.
- If your child missesan evening dose of ivacaftor, do not give the missed dose. Wait until the next day and give the morning dose of Kaftrio at the usual time.
Do notgive a double dose to make up for missed doses.
If you stop givingKaftrio to your child
Give Kaftrio to your child for as long as the doctor has recommended. Do not stop treatment unless the doctor tells you to.
If you have any other questions about the use of this medicine, ask your child's doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Serious side effects
Signs of liver problems
Liver damage and worsening of liver functionin people with severe liver disease. Worsening of liver function can be severe and may require a transplant.
Elevated liver enzymes in the blood are common in patients with CF. The following may be signs of liver problems:
- Pain or discomfort in the upper right side of the stomach (abdominal area).
- Yellowing of the skin or the white part of the eyes.
- Lack of appetite.
- Feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting).
- Dark-colored urine.
Depression.Signs include feeling sad or having mood changes, anxiety, feeling emotionally unwell.
Tell your child's doctor immediatelyif your child has any of these symptoms.
Very common side effects(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
- Rash (more common in women than men).
Tell your child's doctor immediatelyif your child has a rash.
Other side effectsseen with Kaftrio:
Very common(may affect more than 1 in 10 people)
- Headache.
- Dizziness.
- Infection of the upper respiratory tract (common cold).
- Sore throat.
- Nasal congestion.
- Stomach or abdominal pain.
- Diarrhea.
- Elevated liver enzymes (signs of liver stress).
- Changes in the type of bacteria in the mucus.
- Increased creatine phosphokinase (sign of muscle breakdown), seen in blood tests.
Common(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
- Flu.
- Abnormal breathing (shortness of breath or difficulty breathing).
- Low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).
- Runny nose.
- Sinus problems (sinus congestion).
- Sore or painful throat.
- Ear problems: ear pain or discomfort, ringing in the ears, inflamed eardrum.
- Feeling like everything is spinning (inner ear disorder).
- Wind (flatulence).
- Acne.
- Itchy skin.
- Breast lump.
- Feeling sick (nausea).
Uncommon(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)
- Breast or nipple problems: inflammation, pain.
- Increased breast size in men.
- Increased blood pressure.
- Wheezing.
- Ear blockage (ear congestion).
Frequency not known(cannot be estimated from the available data)
- Liver damage (liver injury).
- Increased bilirubin (liver blood test).
Additional side effectsin adolescents
The side effects seen in adolescents are similar to those seen in adults.
Reporting of side effects
If your child experiences any side effects, talk to your child's doctor or pharmacist, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly through the national reporting system listed in Appendix V. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storage of Kaftrio
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and sachet after EXP. The expiry date is the last day of the month shown.
This medicine does not require any special storage conditions.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.
6. Packaging Contents and Additional Information
Composition ofKaftrio
- The active ingredients are ivacaftor, tezacaftor, and elexacaftor.
Kaftrio 60 mg/40 mg/80 mg granules
Each sachet contains 60 mg of ivacaftor, 40 mg of tezacaftor, and 80 mg of elexacaftor.
Kaftrio 75 mg/50 mg/100 mg granules
Each sachet contains 75 mg of ivacaftor, 50 mg of tezacaftor, and 100 mg of elexacaftor.
- The other ingredients are: anhydrous colloidal silica (E551), sodium croscarmellose (E468), hypromellose (E464), hypromellose acetate succinate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate (E470b), mannitol (E421), sodium lauryl sulfate (E487), and sucralose (E955).
See the end of section 2 for important information about the contents of Kaftrio.
Appearance and Packaging of the Product
Kaftrio 60 mg/40 mg/80 mg granules are white to off-white, sweetened, and flavorless granules contained in a sealed sachet.
Kaftrio 75 mg/50 mg/100 mg granules are white to off-white, sweetened, and flavorless granules contained in a sealed sachet.
Kaftrio is available in pack sizes of 28 sachets (4 weekly wallets with 7 sachets each).
Marketing Authorization Holder
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Ireland) Limited
Unit 49, Block 5, Northwood Court, Northwood Crescent,
Dublin 9, D09 T665,
Ireland
Tel.: +353 (0)1 761 7299
Manufacturer
Almac Pharma Services (Ireland) Limited
Finnabair Industrial Estate
Dundalk
Co. Louth
A91 P9KD
Ireland
Almac Pharma Services Limited
Seagoe Industrial Estate
Craigavon
Northern Ireland BT63 5UA
United Kingdom
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Other Sources of Information
Detailed information on this medicinal product is available on the European Medicines Agency website: https://www.ema.europa.eu. There are also links to other websites on rare diseases and orphan medicines.
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- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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