This section has a list of generic name(s) and the several brand name(s) of the drugs used for the treatment of
Cystic Fibrosis (Fibrocystic Disease ). Its purpose is to provide doctors and consumers a ready reckoner to find the relevant drugs.
The information helps you learn more about the generic drug, including its brand name(s), price, dosage, side effects, adverse events, how to take and appropriate times to take it by simply click on the drugs. Plus there are FAQs too about each drug.
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Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Cystic Fibrosis
Acetylcysteine reduces the mucus plugging by breaking down the thick mucus in the airways and facilitates breathing in conditions like chronic bronchopulmonary disease and cystic fibrosis, a disorder that affects lungs.
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Albuterol (Salbutamol) is a short-acting β2-adrenergic receptor agonist, used to prevent and treat wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness caused by lung diseases such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); a group of diseases that affect the lungs and airways.
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Amikacin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for serious bacterial infections.
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Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic used for various bacterial infections such as infections of the middle ear, throat, bronchus, sinuses, skin and soft tissue.
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Aztreonam is monobactam antibiotic, prescribed for serious infections caused by susceptible gram negative bacteria like urinary tract infection, lower respiratory tract infection.
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Ceftazidime is a cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections.
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Cephalexin is a first-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, prescribed for susceptible infections.
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Chloramphenicol is an antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infection.
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Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as pneumonia, urinary tract, skin, bones and joint infections.
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Doxercalciferol is a recombinant human deoxyribonuclease I (rhDNase) enzyme, prescribed for lung infections and to improve lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis.
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Ethinyl Estradiol and Levonorgestrel contains estrogen and progestin, used as a highly effective oral contraceptive.
Gentamicin is an antibiotic, prescribed for severe bacterial infections.
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Glutathione has antioxidant properties and is used to prevent adverse effects to anticancer drugs.
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Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), prescribed for mild to moderate pain, inflammation and fever.
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Ivacaftor is a CF transmembrane conductance regulator agonist, prescribed for cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients more than 6 years old.
Pancrelipase / Pancreatin is a digestive enzyme combination, prescribed for dyspepsia (indigestion), cystic fibrosis, chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatectomy.
Sulfamethoxazole is a sulfa agent, eliminates bacteria that cause infections, especially urinary tract infections.
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Tezacaftor and Ivacaftor tablets in combination therapy and ivacaftor as a monotherapy are prescribed in patients 12 years and older who are suffering from cystic fibrosis (CF).
Tobramycin is an aminoglycoside antibiotic, prescribed for the management of cystic fibrosis.
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Vitamin E ( alpha Tocopherol ) is an antioxidant, prescribed for Vitamin E deficiency, cystic fibrosis.
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