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Rechallenge of Elexacaftor/Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor After Skin Rash in Two Pediatric Patients

Emily Diseroad, Peter J. Mogayzel, Alice Pan

2022The Journal of Pediatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics20 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators have revolutionized care for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). The triple combination product elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor is a highly effective CFTR modulator that is generally well tolerated. However, in clinical trials of pediatric and adult patients, 4% to 12% developed rash after initiation of therapy. Few reports have described approaches to management of this adverse effect. In this report, we describe 2 children with CF who developed a pruritic, maculopapular rash after initiating elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor. These patients were successfully rechallenged after rash resolution with a practical titration schedule.

Topics & Concepts

IvacaftorRashMedicineCystic fibrosisCystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulatorMaculopapular rashAdverse effectDermatologyInternal medicineCystic Fibrosis Research AdvancesLegume Nitrogen Fixing SymbiosisNematode management and characterization studies