Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a severe life-threatening genetic condition affecting the cells that produce mucus, sweat and digestive fluids. It mainly affects the respiratory and digestive systems, but may also lead to damage of other organs. An estimated 30,000 people in the United States live with the condition, with a further 1,000 cases diagnosed annually.
In patients with cystic fibrosis, mucus is unusually thick and gluey, which leads to build-ups in the airways and can cause severe lung damage. Thick mucus may also build up in the liver, pancreas and intestine. Symptoms of cystic fibrosis include a persistent cough that produces thick mucus, weight gain, constipation, fatigue, nasal congestion, an inflamed pancreas, repeated lung infections, wheezing, and pneumonia.
No cure is available for cystic fibrosis, so treatment focuses on alleviating the symptoms and preventing infection. Drug classes commonly prescribed to treat cystic fibrosis include cystic fibrosis agents, monobactam antibiotics, and aminoglycoside antibiotics.
Drugs Used To Treat Cystic Fibrosis:
Pulmozyme
Azactam
AcetylcysteineLab Test Categories Related to Cystic Fibrosis:
Drugs related to Cystic Fibrosis:
Orkambi
Tobi
Kalydeco
Bethkis
Tobramycin
Kitabis Pak
Creon
Zenpep
Viokace
Ultresa
Tobi Podhaler
Symdeko
Urso Forte
Urso 250
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