Include Trikafta for Cystic Fibrosis in Patient Profiles

February 2020

Trikafta (try-KAF-tuh, elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) will be a game changer in treating cystic fibrosis.

This genetic disorder causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs and other parts of the body...leading to serious breathing problems and other complications.

The go-to meds for treating the gene mutations that cause cystic fibrosis have been Kalydeco, Orkambi, or Symdeko.

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