| Literature DB >> 35845559 |
India Loyd1, Nicole Papac2, Jason Hirshburg2, Jarad Levin2, Jennifer Dannelley3, Janislynn Dorris3, Jason Stratton1,2,3, Nighat Mehdi3.
Abstract
Adverse reactions, including severe cutaneous reactions, to cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators have been described in the literature. Herein we present a drug eruption in response to elexacaftor/tezcaftor/ivacaftor (brand name, Trikafta) in a 7-year-old male with cystic fibrosis, followed by desensitization and successful continuation. A review of the literature outlining similar cases is provided. Attempting to mitigate and manage drug reactions to CFTR modulators is essential because they represent vital and irreplaceable therapies for individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF). Copyright. Pediatric Pharmacy Association. All rights reserved. For permissions, email: membership@pediatricpharmacy.org 2022.Entities:
Keywords: CFTR modulator; cystic fibrosis; desensitizat urticaria; elexacaftor; ivacaftor; tezacaftor
Year: 2022 PMID: 35845559 PMCID: PMC9268110 DOI: 10.5863/1551-6776-27.5.467
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther ISSN: 1551-6776