Ivacaftor

Trade Name:

Kalydeco

Manufacturer/Distributor:

Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Canada) Incorporated

Classification:

Cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator potentiator

ATC Class:

R07AX02 - other respiratory system agents

Status:

active

Notice of Compliance (yyyy/mm/dd):

2012/11/26

Date Marketed in Canada (yyyy/mm/dd):

2012/12/01

Presentation:

Tablet: 150 mg. DIN: 02397412

Comments:

For treatment of cystic fibrosis in patients 6 years of age and older.

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