Description for Trikafta
TRIKAFTA is a co-package of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor fixed-dose combination tablets and ivacaftor tablets. Both tablets are for oral administration.
The elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor tablets are available as an orange, capsule-shaped, film-coated fixed-dose combination tablet containing 100 mg of elexacaftor, 50 mg of tezacaftor, 75 mg of ivacaftor, and the following inactive ingredients: hypromellose, hypromellose acetate succinate, sodium lauryl sulfate, crosscarmellose sodium, microcrystalline cellulose, and magnesium stearate. The tablet film coat contains hypromellose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, titanium dioxide, talc, iron oxide yellow, and iron oxide red.
The ivacaftor tablet is available as a light blue, capsule-shaped, film-coated tablet containing 150 mg of ivacaftor and the following inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose acetate succinate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium lauryl sulfate. The tablet film coat contains carnauba wax, FD&C Blue #2, PEG 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, and titanium dioxide. The printing ink contains ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, propylene glycol, and shellac.
The active ingredients of TRIKAFTA are described below.
Elexacaftor
Elexacaftor is a white crystalline solid that is practically insoluble in water (<1 mg/mL). Its chemical name is N-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonyl)-6-[3-(3,3,3- trifluoro-2,2-dimethylpropoxy)-1H-pyrazol-1-yl]-2-[(4S)-2,2,4-trimethylpyrrolidin-1-yl]pyridine-3-carboxamide. Its molecular formula is C26H34N7O4SF3 and its molecular weight is 597.66. Elexacaftor has the following structural formula:
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Tezacaftor
Tezacaftor is a white to off-white powder that is practically insoluble in water (<5 microgram/mL). Its chemical name of tezacaftor is 1-(2,2-difluoro-2H-1,3- benzodioxol-5-yl)-N-{1-[(2R)-2,3-dihydroxypropyl]-6-fluoro-2-(1-hydroxy-2-methylpropan-2-yl)-1H-indol-5-yl}cyclopropane-1-carboxamide. Its molecular formula is C26H27N2F3O6 and its molecular weight is 520.50. Tezacaftor has the following structural formula:
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Ivacaftor
Ivacaftor is a white to off-white powder that is practically insoluble in water (<0.05 microgram/mL). Pharmacologically it is a CFTR potentiator. Its chemical name is N-(2,4-di-tert-butyl-5-hydroxyphenyl)-1,4-dihydro-4-oxoquinoline-3-carboxamide. Its molecular formula is C24H28N2O3 and its molecular weight is 392.49. Ivacaftor has the following structural formula:
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Uses for Trikafta
TRIKAFTA is indicated for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in patients aged 2 years and older who have at least one F508del mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene or a mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive based on clinical and/or in vitro data (see Table 6) [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
If the patient’s genotype is unknown, an FDA-cleared CF mutation test should be used to confirm the presence of at least one indicated mutation [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Dosage for Trikafta
Recommended Laboratory Testing Prior To TRIKAFTA Initiation And During Treatment
Prior to initiating TRIKAFTA, obtain liver function tests (ALT, AST, alkaline phosphatase, and bilirubin) for all patients. Monitor liver function tests every month during the first 6 months of treatment, then every 3 months for the next 12 months, then at least annually thereafter. Consider more frequent monitoring for patients with a history of liver disease or liver function test elevations at baseline [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and Use In Specific Populations].
Recommended Dosage In Adults And Pediatric Patients Aged 2 Years And Older
Recommended dosage for adult and pediatric patients aged 2 years and older is provided in Table 1. Administer TRIKAFTA tablets (swallow the tablets whole) or oral granules orally with fat-containing food, in the morning and in the evening approximately 12 hours apart. Examples of meals or snacks that contain fat are those prepared with butter or oils or those containing eggs, peanut butter, cheeses, nuts, whole milk, or meats [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Administer each dose of TRIKAFTA oral granules immediately before or after ingestion of fat-containing food. Mix entire contents of each packet of oral granules with one teaspoon (5 mL) of age-appropriate soft food or liquid that is at or below room temperature. Some examples of soft food or liquids include pureed fruits or vegetables, yogurt, applesauce, water, milk, or juice. Once mixed, the product should be consumed completely within one hour.
Table 1: Recommended Dosage of TRIKAFTA for Adult and Pediatric Patients Aged 2 Years and Older
| Age | Weight | Oral Morning Dose | Oral Evening Dose |
| 2 to less than 6 years | Less than 14 kg | One packet (containing elexacaftor 80 mg/tezacaftor 40 mg/ivacaftor 60 mg) oral granules | One packet (containing ivacaftor 59.5 mg) oral granules |
| 14 kg or more | One packet (containing elexacaftor 100 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg) oral granules | One packet (containing ivacaftor 75 mg) oral granules | |
| 6 to less than 12 years | Less than 30 kg | Two tablets of elexacaftor 50 mg/tezacaftor 25 mg/ivacaftor 37.5 mg (total dose of elexacaftor 100 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg) | One tablet of ivacaftor 75 mg |
| 30 kg or more | Two tablets of elexacaftor 100 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg (total dose of elexacaftor 200 mg/tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg) | One tablet of ivacaftor 150 mg | |
| 12 years and older | __ | Two tablets of elexacaftor 100 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg (total dose of elexacaftor 200 mg/tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg) | One tablet of ivacaftor 150 mg |
Recommended Dosage For Patients With Hepatic Impairment
- Severe Hepatic Impairment (Child-Pugh Class C): Should not be used. TRIKAFTA has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C), but the exposure is expected to be higher than in patients with moderate hepatic impairment [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS, Use In Specific Populations and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
- Moderate Hepatic Impairment (Child-Pugh Class B): Treatment is not recommended. Use of TRIKAFTA in patients with moderate hepatic impairment should only be considered when there is a clear medical need, and the benefit outweighs the risk. If used, TRIKAFTA should be used with caution at a reduced dose (see Table 2) [see Use In Specific Populations and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. Liver function tests should be closely monitored [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Recommended dosage for patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B) is provided in Table 2.
Table 2: Recommended Dosage of TRIKAFTA, if used, in Patients with Moderate Hepatic Impairment (Child-Pugh Class B)
| Age | Weight | Oral Morning Dose | Oral Evening Dose |
| 2 to less than 6 years | Less than 14 kg | Weekly dosing schedule is as follows:
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No evening dose of ivacaftor oral granules. |
| 14 kg or more | Weekly dosing schedule is as follows:
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No evening dose of ivacaftor oral granules. | |
| 6 to less than 12 years | Less than 30 kg | Alternating daily dosing schedule is as follows:
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No evening ivacaftor tablet dose. |
| 30 kg or more | Alternating daily dosing schedule is as follows:
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No evening ivacaftor tablet dose. | |
| 12 years and older | __ | Alternating daily dosing schedule is as follows:
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No evening ivacaftor tablet dose. |
- Mild Hepatic Impairment (Child-Pugh Class A): No dose adjustment is recommended [see Use In Specific Populations and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. See Table 1 for recommended dosage of TRIKAFTA. Liver function tests should be closely monitored [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Dosage Modification For Patients Taking Drugs That Are CYP3A Inhibitors
Table 3 describes the recommended dosage modification for TRIKAFTA when used concomitantly with strong (e.g., ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole, telithromycin, and clarithromycin) or moderate (e.g., fluconazole, erythromycin) CYP3A inhibitors. Administer TRIKAFTA orally with fat-containing food [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]. Avoid food or drink containing grapefruit during TRIKAFTA treatment [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, DRUG INTERACTIONS and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Table 3: Dosage Modification for Concomitant Use of TRIKAFTA with Moderate and Strong CYP3A Inhibitors
| Age | Weight | Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors | Strong CYP3A Inhibitors |
| 2 to less than 6 years | Less than 14 kg | Alternating daily dosing schedule is as follows:
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One packet (containing elexacaftor 80 mg/tezacaftor 40 mg/ivacaftor 60 mg) in the morning twice a week, approximately 3 to 4 days apart. No evening packet of ivacaftor oral granules. |
| 14 kg or more | Alternating daily dosing schedule is as follows:
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One packet (containing elexacaftor 100 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg) in the morning twice a week, approximately 3 to 4 days apart. No evening packet of ivacaftor oral granules. | |
| 6 to less than 12 years | Less than 30 kg | Alternating daily dosing schedule is as follows:
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Two tablets of elexacaftor 50 mg/tezacaftor 25 mg/ivacaftor 37.5 mg (total dose of elexacaftor 100 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg) in the morning twice a week, approximately 3 to 4 days apart. |
| No evening ivacaftor tablet dose. | |||
| 30 kg or more | Alternating daily dosing schedule is as follows:
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Two tablets elexacaftor 100 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg (total dose of elexacaftor 200 mg/tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg) in the morning twice a week, approximately 3 to 4 days apart. No evening ivacaftor tablet dose. | |
| 12 years and older | __ | Alternating daily dosing schedule is as follows:
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Two tablets elexacaftor 100 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg (total dose of elexacaftor 200 mg/tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg) in the morning twice a week, approximately 3 to 4 days apart. No evening ivacaftor tablet dose. |
Recommendations Regarding Missed Dose(s)
If 6 hours or less have passed since the missed morning or evening dose, the patient should take the missed dose as soon as possible and continue on the original schedule.
If more than 6 hours have passed since:
- the missed morning dose, the patient should take the missed dose as soon as possible and should not take the evening dose. The next scheduled morning dose should be taken at the usual time.
- the missed evening dose, the patient should not take the missed dose. The next scheduled morning dose should be taken at the usual time. Morning and evening doses should not be taken at the same time.
HOW SUPPLIED
Dosage Forms And Strengths
Tablets
Fixed-dose combination containing elexacaftor 50 mg, tezacaftor 25 mg, and ivacaftor 37.5 mg co-packaged with ivacaftor 75 mg:
- Elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor tablets are light orange, oblong-shaped and debossed with “T50” on one side and plain on the other
- Ivacaftor tablets are light blue, oblong-shaped, and printed with “V 75” in black ink on one side and plain on the other
Fixed-dose combination containing elexacaftor 100 mg, tezacaftor 50 mg, and ivacaftor 75 mg co-packaged with ivacaftor 150 mg:
- Elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor tablets are orange, oblong-shaped and debossed with “T100” on one side and plain on the other
- Ivacaftor tablets are light blue, oblong-shaped, and printed with “V 150” in black ink on one side and plain on the other
Oral Granules
Fixed-dose combination oral granules containing elexacaftor 100 mg, tezacaftor 50 mg, and ivacaftor 75 mg co-packaged with ivacaftor 75 mg oral granules:
- Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor oral granules are white to off-white, sweetened, unflavored granules approximately 2 mm in diameter contained in a white and orange unit-dose packet
- Ivacaftor oral granules are white to off-white, sweetened, unflavored granules approximately 2 mm in diameter contained in a white and pink unit-dose packet
Fixed-dose combination oral granules containing elexacaftor 80 mg, tezacaftor 40 mg, and ivacaftor 60 mg co-packaged with ivacaftor 59.5 mg oral granules:
- Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor oral granules are white to off-white, sweetened, unflavored granules approximately 2 mm in diameter contained in a white and blue unit-dose packet
- Ivacaftor oral granules are white to off-white, sweetened, unflavored granules approximately 2 mm in diameter contained in a white and green unit-dose packet
Storage And Handling
TRIKAFTA tablets are co-packaged blister pack sealed into a printed wallet, containing elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor fixed-dose combination tablets and ivacaftor tablets. Four such wallets are placed in a printed outer carton. TRIKAFTA tablets are supplied as follows:
Table 14: TRIKAFTA Tablets and Package Configuration
| Strengths | Tablet Description | Package Configuration | NDC |
| elexacaftor 50 mg, tezacaftor 25 mg, and ivacaftor 37.5 mg tablets | light orange, oblong-shaped, debossed with “T50” on one side and plain on the other | 84-count carton containing 4 wallets, each wallet containing 14 tablets of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor, and 7 tablets of ivacaftor | NDC 51167-106-02 |
| Ivacaftor 75 mg | light blue, film coated, oblong-shaped, printed with the characters “V 75” in black ink on one side and plain on the other | ||
| elexacaftor 100 mg, tezacaftor 50 mg, and ivacaftor 75 mg | orange, oblong-shaped, debossed with “T100” on one side and plain on the other | 84-count carton containing 4 wallets, each wallet containing 14 tablets of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor, and 7 tablets of ivacaftor | NDC 51167-331-01 |
| Ivacaftor 150 mg | light blue, film-coated, oblong-shaped, printed with the characters “V 150” in black ink on one side and plain on the other |
TRIKAFTA oral granules are supplied in morning and evening unit-dose packets. The morning dose packets contain a fixed-dose combination of elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor oral granules. The evening dose packets contain ivacaftor oral granules. The packets are placed into a printed wallet. Four such wallets are placed in a printed outer carton. TRIKAFTA granules are supplied as follows:
Table 15: TRIKAFTA Oral Granules and Package Configuration
| Strengths | Granule Description | Package Configuration | NDC |
| Elexacaftor 80 mg, tezacaftor 40 mg, and ivacaftor 60 mg | white to off-white, sweetened, unflavored granules approximately 2 mm in diameter enclosed in white and blue unit-dose packets | 56-count carton containing 4 wallets, each wallet containing 7 white and blue packets of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor, and 7 white and green packets of ivacaftor | NDC 51167-445-01 |
| Ivacaftor 59.5 mg | white to off-white, sweetened, unflavored granules approximately 2 mm in diameter enclosed in white and green unit-dose packets | ||
| Elexacaftor 100 mg, tezacaftor 50 mg, and ivacaftor 75 mg | white to off-white, sweetened, unflavored granules approximately 2 mm in diameter enclosed in white and orange unit-dose packets | 56-count carton containing 4 wallets, each wallet containing 7 white and orange packets of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor, and 7 white and pink packets of ivacaftor | NDC 51167-446-01 |
| Ivacaftor 150 mg | white to off-white, sweetened, unflavored granules approximately 2 mm in diameter enclosed in white and pink unit-dose packets |
Store at 20 °C 25 °C (68 °F 77 °F); excursions permitted to 15 °C 30 °C (59 °F 86 °F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
Manufactured for : Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated, 50 Northern Avenue, Boston, MA 02210. Revised: Dec 2024
Side Effects for Trikafta
The following clinically significant adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling:
- Drug-Induced Liver Injury and Liver Failure [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
- Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
- Cataracts [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]
Clinical Trials Experience
Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in clinical practice.
Patients With Cystic Fibrosis With At Least One F508del Mutation
The safety profile of TRIKAFTA in patients with CF with at least one F508del mutation is based on data from 510 patients aged 12 years and older in two double-blind, controlled trials of 24 weeks and 4 weeks treatment duration (Trials 1 and 2, respectively). Eligible patients were also able to participate in an open-label extension safety study (up to 96 weeks of TRIKAFTA). In the two controlled trials, a total of 257 patients aged 12 years and older received at least one dose of TRIKAFTA.
In Trial 1, the proportion of patients who discontinued study drug prematurely due to adverse events was 1% for TRIKAFTA-treated patients and 0% for placebo-treated patients.
In Trial 1, serious adverse reactions that occurred more frequently in TRIKAFTA-treated patients compared to placebo were rash (1% vs <1%) and influenza (1% vs 0%). There were no deaths.
Table 4 shows adverse reactions occurring in ≥5% of TRIKAFTA-treated patients and higher than placebo by ≥1% in the 24-week, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial (Trial 1).
Table 4: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥5% of TRIKAFTA-Treated Patients and Higher than Placebo by ≥1% in Trial 1
| Adverse Reactions | TRIKAFTA N=202 n (%) |
Placebo N=201 n (%) |
| Headache | 35(17) | 30(15) |
| Upper respiratory tract infection* | 32 (16) | 25(12) |
| Abdominal pain† | 29 (14) | 18 (9) |
| Diarrhea | 26(13) | 14 (7) |
| Rash‡ | 21(10) | 10 (5) |
| Alanine aminotransferase increased | 20 (10) | 7 (3) |
| Nasal congestion | 19 (9) | 15 (7) |
| Blood creatine phosphokinase increased | 19 (9) | 9 (4) |
| Aspartate aminotransferase increased | 19 (9) | 4 (2) |
| Rhinorrhea | 17 (8) | 6 (3) |
| Rhinitis | 15 (7) | 11 (5) |
| Influenza | 14 (7) | 3 (1) |
| Sinusitis | 11 (5) | 8 (4) |
| * Includes upper respiratory tract infection and viral upper respiratory tract infection. † Includes abdominal pain, abdominal pain upper, abdominal pain lower. ‡ Includes rash, rash generalized, rash erythematous, rash macular, rash pruritic. |
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Additional adverse reactions that occurred in TRIKAFTA-treated patients at a frequency of 2% to <5% and higher than placebo by ≥1% include the following: flatulence, abdominal distension, conjunctivitis, pharyngitis, respiratory tract infection, tonsillitis, urinary tract infection, c-reactive protein increased, hypoglycemia, dizziness, dysmenorrhea, acne, eczema and pruritus.
In addition, the following clinical trials have also been conducted [see Use In Specific Populations, CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY and Clinical Studies]:
- a 24-week, open-label trial in 66 patients with CF aged 6 to less than 12 years who were either homozygous for the F508del mutation or heterozygous for the F508del mutation, and a mutation on the second allele that results in either no CFTR protein or a CFTR protein that is not responsive to ivacaftor and tezacaftor/ivacaftor (Trial 3).
- a 24-week, open-label trial in 75 patients with CF aged 2 to less than 6 years. Patients who had at least one F508del mutation or a mutation known to be responsive to TRIKAFTA were eligible for the study (Trial 4).
The safety profile for the CF patients enrolled in Trials 2, 3, and 4 was consistent to that observed in Trial 1.
Patients With Cystic Fibrosis With At Least One Qualifying Non-F508del Mutation
The safety of TRIKAFTA in patients with CF with at least one non-F508del mutation is based on data from 307 patients aged 6 years and older with at least one qualifying non-F508del CFTR mutation that was TRIKAFTA-responsive. Trial 5 was a randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial for a 24-week treatment duration in which 205 patients received at least one dose of TRIKAFTA. Eligible patients were also able to participate in an open-label extension safety study.
In Trial 5, the proportion of patients who discontinued study drug prematurely due to adverse reactions was 2% for TRIKAFTA-treated patients and 0% for placebo-treated patients.
Table 5 shows adverse reactions occurring in ≥5% of TRIKAFTA-treated patients and higher than placebo by ≥1% in the 24-week, placebo-controlled, parallel-group trial (Trial 5).
Table 5: Adverse Reactions Occurring in ≥5% of TRIKAFTA-Treated Patients and Higher than Placebo by ≥1% in Trial 5
| Adverse Reactions | TRIKAFTA N=205 n (%) |
Placebo N=102 n (%) |
| Rash* | 48(23) | 2 (2) |
| Headache | 37 (18) | 13(13) |
| Diarrhea | 26(13) | 10 (10) |
| Rhinitis | 20 (10) | 6 (6) |
| Influenza | 18 (9) | 2 (2) |
| Constipation | 15 (7) | 4 (4) |
| *Includes rash, rash maculo-papular, rash erythematous, rash popular | ||
Specific Adverse Reactions
Liver Function Test Elevations
In Trial 1, the incidence of maximum transaminase (ALT or AST) >8, >5, or >3 x ULN was 1%, 2%, and 8% in TRIKAFTA-treated patients and 1%, 1%, and 5% in placebo-treated patients. The incidence of adverse reactions of transaminase elevations (AST and/or ALT) was 11% in TRIKAFTA-treated patients and 4% in placebo-treated patients.
In Trial 1, the incidence of maximum total bilirubin elevation >2 x ULN was 4% in TRIKAFTA-treated patients and <1% in placebo-treated patients. Maximum indirect and direct bilirubin elevations >1.5 x ULN occurred in 11% and 3% of TRIKAFTA-treated patients, respectively. No TRIKAFTA-treated patients developed maximum direct bilirubin elevation >2 x ULN.
During Trial 3, in patients aged 6 to less than 12 years, the incidence of maximum transaminase (ALT or AST) >8, >5, and >3 x ULN were 0%, 1.5%, and 10.6%, respectively. No TRIKAFTA-treated patients had transaminase elevation >3 x ULN associated with elevated total bilirubin >2 x ULN or discontinued treatment due to transaminase elevations.
During Trial 4 in patients aged 2 to less than 6 years, the incidence of maximum transaminase (ALT or AST) >8, >5, and >3 x ULN were 1.3%, 2.7%, and 8.0%, respectively. No TRIKAFTA-treated patients had transaminase elevation >3 x ULN associated with elevated total bilirubin >2 x ULN. One patient required treatment interruption during Trial 4 and later discontinued TRIKAFTA during the open label extension due to transaminase elevations.
In Trial 5, the incidence of maximum transaminase (ALT or AST) >8, >5, and >3 x ULN were 2.0%, 2.0%, and 6.3%, respectively, and led to treatment discontinuation in 0.5% and treatment interruptions in 1.5% of TRIKAFTA-treated patients. There were no transaminase elevations >3 x ULN in placebo-treated patients.
Rash
In Trial 1, the overall incidence of rash was 10% in TRIKAFTA-treated and 5% in placebo-treated patients (see Table 4). The incidence of rash was higher in female TRIKAFTA-treated patients (16%) than in male TRIKAFTA-treated patients (5%).
In Trial 5, the overall incidence of rash was 23% in TRIKAFTA-treated and 2% in placebo-treated patients (see Table 5). The incidence of rash was higher in female TRIKAFTA-treated patients (27%) than in male TRIKAFTA-treated patients (20%).
A role of hormonal contraceptives in the occurrence of rash cannot be excluded [see DRUG INTERACTIONS].
Increased Creatine Phosphokinase
In Trial 1, the incidence of maximum creatine phosphokinase elevation >5 x ULN was 10% in TRIKAFTA-treated and 5% in placebo-treated patients. Among the TRIKAFTA-treated patients with creatine phosphokinase elevation >5 x ULN, 14% (3/21) required treatment interruption and none discontinued treatment.
In Trial 5, the incidence of maximum creatine phosphokinase elevation >5 x ULN was 5.4% (11/205) in TRIKAFTA-treated patients and 1% (1/102) in placebo-treated patients. The incidence of maximum creatine phosphokinase elevation >10 x ULN was 2.4% (5/205) in TRIKAFTA-treated patients and 1% (1/102) in placebo-treated patients. There were no interruptions or discontinuations among the TRIKAFTA-treated patients with creatine phosphokinase elevation >5 x ULN. Among the TRIKAFTA-treated patients with creatine phosphokinase elevation > 10 x ULN, two patients, who had exercised within the preceding 72 hours, developed rhabdomyolysis without evidence of renal involvement resulting in treatment interruption in 1 patient.
Increased Blood Pressure
In Trial 1, the maximum increase from baseline in mean systolic and diastolic blood pressure was 3.5 mmHg and 1.9 mmHg, respectively for TRIKAFTA-treated patients (baseline: 113 mmHg systolic and 69 mmHg diastolic) and 0.9 mmHg and 0.5 mmHg, respectively for placebo-treated patients (baseline: 114 mmHg systolic and 70 mmHg diastolic).
The proportion of patients who had systolic blood pressure >140 mmHg and 10 mmHg increase from baseline on at least two occasions was 4% in TRIKAFTA-treated patients and 1% in placebo-treated patients. The proportion of patients who had diastolic blood pressure >90 mmHg and 5 mmHg increase from baseline on at least two occasions was 1% in TRIKAFTA-treated patients and 2% in placebo-treated patients.
With the exception of sex differences in rash, the safety profile of TRIKAFTA was generally similar across all subgroups of patients, including analysis by age, sex, baseline percent predicted FEV1 (ppFEV1) and geographic regions.
Postmarketing Experience
The following adverse reactions have been identified during postapproval use of TRIKAFTA. Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
Hepatobiliary: liver injury, fatal liver failure, liver transplantation
Immune System Disorders: anaphylaxis, angioedema
Drug Interactions for Trikafta
Effect Of Other Drugs And Grapefruit On TRIKAFTA
Strong CYP3A Inducers
Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended. Elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are substrates of CYP3A (ivacaftor is a sensitive substrate of CYP3A). Concomitant use of CYP3A inducers may result in reduced exposures and thus reduced TRIKAFTA efficacy [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Concomitant use of ivacaftor with rifampin, a strong CYP3A inducer, significantly decreased ivacaftor area under the curve (AUC) by 89%. Elexacaftor and tezacaftor exposures are expected to decrease during concomitant use with strong CYP3A inducers [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Examples of strong CYP3A inducers include:
- rifampin, rifabutin, phenobarbital, carbamazepine, phenytoin and St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum)
Strong Or Moderate CYP3A Inhibitors
The dosage of TRIKAFTA should be reduced when used concomitantly with strong CYP3A inhibitors [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Concomitant use with itraconazole, a strong CYP3A inhibitor, increased elexacaftor AUC by 2.8-fold and tezacaftor AUC by 4.0- to 4.5-fold. When used concomitantly with itraconazole and ketoconazole, ivacaftor AUC increased by 15.6-fold and 8.5-fold, respectively [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Examples of strong CYP3A inhibitors include:
- ketoconazole, itraconazole, posaconazole and voriconazole
- telithromycin and clarithromycin
The dosage of TRIKAFTA should be reduced when used concomitantly with moderate CYP3A inhibitors [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS]. Simulations indicated that concomitant use with moderate CYP3A inhibitors may increase elexacaftor and tezacaftor AUC by approximately 1.9- to 2.3-fold and 2.1-fold, respectively. Concomitant use of fluconazole increased ivacaftor AUC by 2.9-fold [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Examples of moderate CYP3A inhibitors include:
- fluconazole
- erythromycin
Grapefruit
Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with grapefruit juice, which contains one or more components that moderately inhibit CYP3A, may increase exposure of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor; therefore, food or drink containing grapefruit should be avoided during treatment with TRIKAFTA [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION].
Effect Of TRIKAFTA On Other Drugs
CYP2C9 Substrates
Ivacaftor may inhibit CYP2C9; therefore, monitoring of the international normalized ratio (INR) during concomitant use of TRIKAFTA with warfarin is recommended. Other medicinal products for which exposure may be increased by TRIKAFTA include glimepiride and glipizide; these medicinal products should be used with caution [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Transporters
Concomitant use of ivacaftor or tezacaftor/ivacaftor with digoxin, a sensitive P-gp substrate, increased digoxin AUC by 1.3-fold, consistent with weak inhibition of P-gp by ivacaftor. Administration of TRIKAFTA may increase systemic exposure of medicinal products that are sensitive substrates of P-gp, which may increase or prolong their therapeutic effect and adverse reactions. When used concomitantly with digoxin or other substrates of P-gp with a narrow therapeutic index such as cyclosporine, everolimus, sirolimus and tacrolimus, caution and appropriate monitoring should be used [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Elexacaftor and M23-ELX inhibit uptake by OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 in vitro. Concomitant use of TRIKAFTA may increase exposures of medicinal products that are substrates of these transporters, such as statins, glyburide, nateglinide and repaglinide. When used concomitantly with substrates of OATP1B1 or OATP1B3, caution and appropriate monitoring should be used [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. Bilirubin is an OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 substrate.
Drugs With No Clinically Significant Interactions With TRIKAFTA
Ciprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin had no clinically relevant effect on the exposure of tezacaftor or ivacaftor and is not expected to affect the exposure of elexacaftor. Therefore, no dose adjustment is necessary during concomitant administration of TRIKAFTA with ciprofloxacin [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Hormonal Contraceptives
TRIKAFTA has been studied with ethinyl estradiol/levonorgestrel and was found to have no clinically relevant effect on the exposures of the oral contraceptive. TRIKAFTA is not expected to have an impact on the efficacy of oral contraceptives.
Hormonal contraceptives may play a role in the occurrence of rash and cannot be excluded [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]. For patients with CF taking hormonal contraceptives who develop rash, consider interrupting TRIKAFTA and hormonal contraceptives. Following the resolution of rash, consider resuming TRIKAFTA without the hormonal contraceptives. If rash does not recur, resumption of hormonal contraceptives can be considered.
Warnings for Trikafta
Included as part of the PRECAUTIONS section.
Precautions for Trikafta
Elevated Transaminases And Hepatic Injury
Liver failure leading to transplantation has been reported in a patient with cirrhosis and portal hypertension while receiving TRIKAFTA. Avoid use of TRIKAFTA in patients with pre-existing advanced liver disease (e.g., as evidenced by cirrhosis, portal hypertension, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy) unless the benefits are expected to outweigh the risks. If used in these patients, they should be closely monitored after the initiation of treatment [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, ADVERSE REACTIONS, Use In Specific Populations and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Isolated elevations of transaminases or bilirubin have been observed in patients with CF treated with TRIKAFTA. In some instances, transaminase elevations have been associated with concomitant elevations in total bilirubin and/or international normalized ratio (INR) and have resulted in patients being hospitalized for intervention, including in patients without a history of pre-existing liver disease.
Assessments of liver function tests (ALT, AST, and bilirubin) are recommended for all patients prior to initiating TRIKAFTA, every 3 months during the first year of treatment, and annually thereafter. In the event of significant elevations in liver function tests, e.g., ALT or AST >5 x the upper limit of normal (ULN) or ALT or AST >3 x ULN with bilirubin >2 x ULN, dosing should be interrupted, and laboratory tests closely followed until the abnormalities resolve. Following the resolution of liver function test elevations, consider the benefits and risks of resuming treatment. For patients with a history of hepatobiliary disease or liver function test elevations, more frequent monitoring should be considered [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, ADVERSE REACTIONS, Use In Specific Populations and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis
Hypersensitivity reactions, including cases of angioedema and anaphylaxis, have been reported in the postmarketing setting [see ADVERSE REACTIONS]. If signs or symptoms of serious hypersensitivity reactions develop during treatment, discontinue TRIKAFTA and institute appropriate therapy. Consider the benefits and risks for the individual patient to determine whether to resume treatment with TRIKAFTA.
Concomitant Use With CYP3A Inducers
Exposure to ivacaftor is significantly decreased and exposure to elexacaftor and tezacaftor are expected to decrease by the concomitant use of strong CYP3A inducers, which may reduce the therapeutic effectiveness of TRIKAFTA. Therefore, co-administration with strong CYP3A inducers is not recommended [see DRUG INTERACTIONS and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Concomitant Use With CYP3A Inhibitors
Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are increased when co-administered with strong or moderate CYP3A inhibitors. Therefore, the dose of TRIKAFTA should be reduced when used concomitantly with moderate or strong CYP3A inhibitors [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, DRUG INTERACTIONS and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Cataracts
Cases of non-congenital lens opacities have been reported in pediatric patients treated with ivacaftor-containing regimens. Although other risk factors were present in some cases (such as corticosteroid use, exposure to radiation), a possible risk attributable to treatment with ivacaftor cannot be excluded. Baseline and follow-up ophthalmological examinations are recommended in pediatric patients initiating treatment with TRIKAFTA [see Use In Specific Populations].
Patient Counseling Information
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (PATIENT INFORMATION).
Elevated Transaminases And Hepatic Injury
Inform the patients that liver failure leading to transplantation has been reported in a patient with cirrhosis with portal hypertension while receiving TRIKAFTA. Avoid use of TRIKAFTA in patients with pre-existing advanced liver disease (e.g., cirrhosis, portal hypertension, ascites, hepatic encephalopathy) unless the benefits are expected to outweigh the risks. If used in these patients, they should be closely monitored after the initiation of treatment [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS, Use In Specific Populations and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Inform patients that isolated elevation of transaminases or bilirubin have occurred in patients treated with TRIKAFTA. In some instances, transaminase elevations have been associated with concomitant elevations in total bilirubin and/or INR and have resulted in patients being hospitalized for intervention, including in patients without a history of pre-existing liver disease. Liver function tests (ALT, AST and bilirubin) should be assessed prior to initiating TRIKAFTA, every 3 months during the first year of treatment, and annually thereafter. More frequent monitoring should be considered in patients with a history of hepatobiliary disease or liver function test elevations [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS, Use In Specific Populations and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Drug Interactions With CYP3A Inducers And Inhibitors
Ask patients to tell you all the medications they are taking including any herbal supplements or vitamins. Co-administration of TRIKAFTA with strong CYP3A inducers (e.g., rifampin, St. John’s wort) is not recommended, as they may reduce the efficacy of TRIKAFTA. Dose reduction to two elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor tablets or one elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor oral granules packet twice a week, taken approximately 3 to 4 days apart is recommended when co-administered with strong CYP3A inhibitors, such as ketoconazole. Advise the patient not to take the evening dose of ivacaftor. Dose reduction to two elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor tablets or one elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor oral granules packet and one ivacaftor tablet or ivacaftor oral granules packet, taken on alternate days, is recommended when co-administered with moderate CYP3A inhibitors, such as fluconazole. Advise the patient not to take the evening dose of ivacaftor. Food or drink containing grapefruit should be avoided [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, DRUG INTERACTIONS and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Use In Patients With Hepatic Impairment
No dose adjustment is recommended for patients with mild hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class A, score 5-6). See Table 2. Liver function tests should be closely monitored.
Treatment is not recommended for patients with moderate hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class B, score 7-9). Use of TRIKAFTA in patients with moderate hepatic impairment should only be considered when there is a clear medical need, and the benefit exceeds the risk. If used in patients with moderate hepatic impairment, TRIKAFTA should be used with caution at a reduced dose (see Table 2). Liver function tests should be closely monitored.
TRIKAFTA has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C, score 10-15), but the exposure is expected to be higher than in patients with moderate hepatic impairment. TRIKAFTA should not be used in patients with severe hepatic impairment. Inquire and/or assess whether patients have liver impairment [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS, Use In Specific Populations and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Hypersensitivity Reactions, Including Anaphylaxis
Hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema and anaphylaxis are possible with use of TRIKAFTA. Inform patients of the early signs of hypersensitivity reactions including rash, hives, itching, facial swelling, tightness of the chest and wheezing. Advise patients to discontinue use of TRIKAFTA immediately and contact their physician or go to the emergency department if these symptoms occur.
Cataracts
Inform patients that abnormality of the eye lens (cataract) has been noted in some children and adolescents receiving ivacaftor-containing regimens. Baseline and follow-up ophthalmological examinations should be performed in pediatric patients initiating treatment with TRIKAFTA [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and Use In Specific Populations].
Administration
Inform patients that TRIKAFTA is best absorbed by the body when taken with food that contains fat. A typical CF diet will satisfy this requirement. Examples include eggs, butter, peanut butter, whole-milk dairy products (such as whole milk, cheese and yogurt), etc. [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Patients should be informed about what to do in the event they miss a dose [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION] of TRIKAFTA:
- If 6 hours or less have passed since the missed morning or evening dose is usually taken, patients should be instructed to take the prescribed dose with fat-containing food as soon as possible.
- If more than 6 hours have passed since:
- the time the morning dose is usually taken, patients should be instructed to take the morning dose as soon as possible, and not take the evening dose. Patients should take the next scheduled morning dose at the usual time.
- the time the evening dose is usually taken, patients should be instructed to not take the missed evening dose. Patients should take the next scheduled morning dose at the usual time.
- Patients should be instructed to not take the morning and evening doses at the same time.
- Patients should be advised to contact their health care provider if they have questions.
Nonclinical Toxicology
Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment Of Fertility
No studies of carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or impairment of fertility were conducted with the combination of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor; however, separate studies of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are described below.
Elexacaftor
A 6-month study in Tg.rasH2 transgenic mice showed no evidence of tumorigenicity at 50 mg/kg/day dose, the highest dose tested.
A two-year study was conducted in rats to assess the carcinogenic potential of elexacaftor. No evidence of tumorigenicity was observed in rats at elexacaftor oral doses up to 10 mg/kg/day (approximately 2 and 5 times the MRHD based on summed AUCs of elexacaftor and its metabolite in male and female rats, respectively).
Elexacaftor was negative for genotoxicity in the following assays: Ames test for bacterial gene mutation, in vitro mammalian cell micronucleus assay in TK6 cells, and in vivo mouse micronucleus test.
Elexacaftor did not cause reproductive system toxicity in male rats at 55 mg/kg/day and female rats at 25 mg/kg/day, equivalent to approximately 6 times and 4 times the MRHD, respectively (based on summed AUCs of elexacaftor and its metabolite). Elexacaftor did not cause embryonic toxicity at 35 mg/kg/day which was the highest dose tested, equivalent to approximately 7 times the MRHD (based on summed AUCs of elexacaftor and its metabolite). Lower male and female fertility, male copulation and female conception indices were observed in males at 75 mg/kg/day and females at 35 mg/kg/day, equivalent to approximately 6 times and 7 times, respectively, the MRHD (based on summed AUCs of elexacaftor and its metabolite).
Tezacaftor
A two-year study in Sprague-Dawley rats and a 6-month study in Tg.rasH2 transgenic mice were conducted to assess the carcinogenic potential of tezacaftor. No evidence of tumorigenicity from tezacaftor was observed in male and female rats at oral doses up to 50 and 75 mg/kg/day (approximately 1 and 2 times the MRHD based on summed AUCs of tezacaftor and its metabolites in males and females, respectively). No evidence of tumorigenicity was observed in male and female Tg.rasH2 transgenic mice at tezacaftor doses up to 500 mg/kg/day.
Tezacaftor was negative for genotoxicity in the following assays: Ames test for bacterial gene mutation, in vitro chromosomal aberration assay in Chinese hamster ovary cells and in vivo mouse micronucleus test.
There were no effects on male or female fertility and early embryonic development in rats at oral tezacaftor doses up to 100 mg/kg/day (approximately 3 times the MRHD based on summed AUC of tezacaftor and M1-TEZ).
Ivacaftor
Two-year studies were conducted in CD-1 mice and Sprague-Dawley rats to assess the carcinogenic potential of ivacaftor. No evidence of tumorigenicity from ivacaftor was observed in mice or rats at oral doses up to 200 mg/kg/day and 50 mg/kg/day, respectively (approximately equivalent to 2 and 7 times the MRHD, respectively, based on summed AUCs of ivacaftor and its metabolites).
Ivacaftor was negative for genotoxicity in the following assays: Ames test for bacterial gene mutation, in vitro chromosomal aberration assay in Chinese hamster ovary cells and in vivo mouse micronucleus test.
Ivacaftor impaired fertility and reproductive performance indices in male and female rats at 200 mg/kg/day (approximately 7 and 5 times, respectively, the MRHD based on summed AUCs of ivacaftor and its metabolites). Increases in prolonged diestrus were observed in females at 200 mg/kg/day. Ivacaftor also increased the number of females with all nonviable embryos and decreased corpora lutea, implantations and viable embryos in rats at 200 mg/kg/day (approximately 5 times the MRHD based on summed AUCs of ivacaftor and its metabolites) when dams were dosed prior to and during early pregnancy. These impairments of fertility and reproductive performance in male and female rats at 200 mg/kg/day were attributed to severe toxicity.
Use In Specific Populations
Pregnancy
Risk Summary
There are limited and incomplete human data from clinical trials on the use of TRIKAFTA or its individual components, elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor, in pregnant women to inform a drug-associated risk. Although there are no animal reproduction studies with the concomitant administration of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor, separate reproductive and developmental studies were conducted with each active component of TRIKAFTA in pregnant rats and rabbits.
In animal embryo fetal development (EFD) studies oral administration of elexacaftor to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis demonstrated no teratogenicity or adverse developmental effects at doses that produced maternal exposures up to approximately 2 times the exposure at the maximum recommended human dose (MRHD) in rats and 4 times the MRHD in rabbits [based on summed AUCs of elexacaftor and its metabolite (for rat) and AUC of elexacaftor (for rabbit)]. Oral administration of tezacaftor to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis demonstrated no teratogenicity or adverse developmental effects at doses that produced maternal exposures up to approximately 3 times the exposure at the MRHD in rats and 0.2 times the MRHD in rabbits (based on summed AUCs of tezacaftor and M1-TEZ). Oral administration of ivacaftor to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis demonstrated no teratogenicity or adverse developmental effects at doses that produced maternal exposures up to approximately 5 and 14 times the exposure at the MRHD, respectively [based on summed AUCs of ivacaftor and its metabolites (for rat) and AUC of ivacaftor (for rabbit)]. No adverse developmental effects were observed after oral administration of elexacaftor, tezacaftor or ivacaftor to pregnant rats from the period of organogenesis through lactation at doses that produced maternal exposures approximately 1 time, approximately 1 time and 3 times the exposures at the MRHD, respectively [based on summed AUCs of parent and metabolite(s)] (see Data).
The background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage for the indicated population is unknown. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of major birth defects and miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 2% to 4% and 15% to 20%, respectively.
Data
Animal Data
Elexacaftor
In an EFD study in pregnant rats dosed during the period of organogenesis from gestation Days 6-17, elexacaftor was not teratogenic and did not affect fetal survival at exposures up to 9 times the MRHD (based on summed AUC for elexacaftor and its metabolite at maternal doses up to 40 mg/kg/day). Lower mean fetal body weights were observed at doses ≥25 mg/kg/day that produced maternal exposures ≥4 times the MRHD. In an EFD study in pregnant rabbits dosed during the period of organogenesis from gestation Days 7-20, elexacaftor was not teratogenic at exposures up to 4 times the MRHD (based on AUC of elexacaftor at maternal doses up to 125 mg/kg/day). In a pre-and postnatal development (PPND) study in pregnant rats dosed from gestation Day 6 through lactation Day 18, elexacaftor did not cause developmental defects in pups at maternal doses up to 10 mg/kg/day (approximately 1 time the MRHD based on summed AUCs of elexacaftor and its metabolite). Placental transfer of elexacaftor was observed in pregnant rats.
Tezacaftor
In an EFD study in pregnant rats dosed during the period of organogenesis from gestation Days 6-17 and in pregnant rabbits dosed during the period of organogenesis from gestation Days 7-20, tezacaftor was not teratogenic and did not affect fetal development or survival at exposures up to 3 and 0.2 times, respectively the MRHD (based on summed AUCs of tezacaftor and M1-TEZ). Lower fetal body weights were observed in rabbits at a maternally toxic dose that produced exposures approximately 1 time the MRHD (based on summed AUCs of tezacaftor and M1-TEZ at a maternal dose of 50 mg/kg/day). In a PPND study in pregnant rats dosed from gestation Day 6 through lactation Day 18, tezacaftor had no adverse developmental effects on pups at an exposure of approximately 1 time the MRHD (based on summed AUCs for tezacaftor and M1-TEZ at a maternal dose of 25 mg/kg/day). Decreased fetal body weights and early developmental delays in pinna detachment, eye opening and righting reflex occurred at a maternally toxic dose (based on maternal weight loss) that produced exposures approximately 1 time the exposure at the MRHD (based on summed AUCs for tezacaftor and M1-TEZ at a maternal oral dose of 50 mg/kg/day). Placental transfer of tezacaftor was observed in pregnant rats.
Ivacaftor
In an EFD study in pregnant rats dosed during the period of organogenesis from gestation Days 7-17 and in pregnant rabbits dosed during the period of organogenesis from gestation Days 7-19, ivacaftor was not teratogenic and did not affect fetal survival at exposures up to 5 and 14 times, respectively, the MRHD [based on summed AUCs of ivacaftor and its metabolites (for rat) and AUC of ivacaftor (for rabbit)]. In a PPND study in pregnant rats dosed from gestation Day 7 through lactation Day 20, ivacaftor had no effects on delivery or growth and development of offspring at exposures up to 3 times the MRHD (based on summed AUCs for ivacaftor and its metabolites at maternal oral doses up to 100 mg/kg/day). Decreased fetal body weights were observed at a maternally toxic dose that produced exposures 5 times the MRHD (based on summed AUCs of ivacaftor and its metabolites). Placental transfer of ivacaftor was observed in pregnant rats and rabbits.
Lactation
Risk Summary
There is no information regarding the presence of elexacaftor, tezacaftor, or ivacaftor in human milk, the effects on the breastfed infant, or the effects on milk production. Elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor are excreted into the milk of lactating rats (see Data). The developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for TRIKAFTA and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed child from TRIKAFTA or from the underlying maternal condition.
Data
Elexacaftor
Lacteal excretion of elexacaftor in rats was demonstrated following a single oral dose (10 mg/kg) of 14C-elexacaftor administered 6 to 10 days postpartum to lactating dams. Exposure of 14C-elexacaftor in milk was approximately 0.4 times the value observed in plasma (based on AUC0-72h).
Tezacaftor
Lacteal excretion of tezacaftor in rats was demonstrated following a single oral dose (30 mg/kg) of 14C-tezacaftor administered 6 to 10 days postpartum to lactating dams. Exposure of 14C-tezacaftor in milk was approximately 3 times higher than in plasma (based on AUC0-72h).
Ivacaftor
Lacteal excretion of ivacaftor in rats was demonstrated following a single oral dose (100 mg/kg) of 14C-ivacaftor administered 9 to 10 days postpartum to lactating dams. Exposure of 14C-ivacaftor in milk was approximately 1.5 times higher than in plasma (based on AUC0-24h).
Pediatric Use
The safety and effectiveness of TRIKAFTA for the treatment of CF have been established in pediatric patients aged 2 to less than 18 years who have at least one F508del mutation in the CFTR gene or a mutation in the CFTR gene that is responsive based on in vitro data. Use of TRIKAFTA for this indication for pediatric patients 12 years of age and older was supported by evidence from two adequate and well-controlled studies (Trials 1 and 2) in CF patients aged 12 years and older [see ADVERSE REACTIONS and Clinical Studies].
Use of TRIFAFTA for this indication in pediatric patients 2 to less than 12 years of age is based on the following:
- Trial 1, 56 pediatric patients aged 12 to less than 18 years who had an F508del mutation on one allele and a mutation on the second allele that results in either no CFTR protein or a CFTR protein that is not responsive to ivacaftor and tezacaftor/ivacaftor [see ADVERSE REACTIONS and Clinical Studies].
- Trial 2, 16 pediatric patients aged 12 to less than 18 years who were homozygous for the F508del mutation [see ADVERSE REACTIONS and Clinical Studies].
- Trial 3, 66 pediatric patients aged 6 to less than 12 years who were homozygous for the F508del mutation or heterozygous for the F508del mutation with a mutation on the second allele that results in either no CFTR protein or a CFTR protein that is not responsive to ivacaftor and tezacaftor/ivacaftor [see ADVERSE REACTIONS and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
- Trial 4, 75 pediatric patients aged 2 to less than 6 years who had at least one F508del mutation or a mutation known to be responsive to TRIKAFTA [see ADVERSE REACTIONS and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
The effectiveness of TRIKAFTA in patients aged 2 to less than 12 years was extrapolated from patients aged 12 years and older with support from population pharmacokinetic analyses showing elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor exposure levels in patients aged 2 to less than 12 years within the range of exposures observed in patients aged 12 years and older [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. Safety of TRIKAFTA in patients aged 6 to less than 12 years was derived from a 24-week, open-label, clinical trial in 66 patients aged 6 to less than 12 years (mean age at baseline 9.3 years) administered either a total dose of elexacaftor 100 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg in the morning and ivacaftor 75 mg in the evening (for patients weighing less than 30 kg) or a total dose of elexacaftor 200 mg/tezacaftor 100 mg/ivacaftor 150 mg in the morning and ivacaftor 150 mg in the evening (for patients weighing 30 kg or more) (Trial 3). Safety of TRIKAFTA in patients aged 2 to less than 6 years was derived from a 24-week, open-label, clinical trial in 75 patients aged 2 to less than 6 years (mean age at baseline 4.1 years) administered either a total dose of elexacaftor 80 mg/tezacaftor 40 mg/ivacaftor 60 mg in the morning and ivacaftor 59.5 mg in the evening (for patients weighing 10 kg to less than 14 kg) or a total dose of elexacaftor 100 mg/tezacaftor 50 mg/ivacaftor 75 mg in the morning and ivacaftor 75 mg in the evening (for patients weighing 14 kg or more) (Trial 4). The safety profile of patients in these trials was similar to that observed in Trial 1 [see ADVERSE REACTIONS].
The safety and effectiveness of TRIKAFTA in patients with CF younger than 2 years of age have not been established.
Juvenile Animal Toxicity Data
Findings of cataracts were observed in juvenile rats dosed from postnatal Day 7 through 35 with ivacaftor dose levels of 10 mg/kg/day and higher (0.21 times the MRHD based on systemic exposure of ivacaftor and its metabolites). This finding has not been observed in older animals [see WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS].
Studies were conducted with tezacaftor in juvenile rats starting at postnatal day (PND) 21 and ranging up to PNDs 35 to 49. Findings of convulsions and death were observed in juvenile rats that received a tezacaftor dose level of 100 mg/kg/day (approximately equivalent to 1.9 times the MRHD based on summed AUCs of tezacaftor and its metabolite, M1-TEZ). A no effect dose level was identified at 30 mg/kg/day (approximately equivalent to 0.8 times the MRHD based on summed AUCs of tezacaftor and its metabolite, M1-TEZ). Findings were dose related and generally more severe when dosing with tezacaftor was initiated earlier in the postnatal period (PND 7, which would be approximately equivalent to a human neonate). Tezacaftor and its metabolite, M1-TEZ, are substrates for P-glycoprotein. Lower brain levels of P-glycoprotein activity in younger rats resulted in higher brain levels of tezacaftor and M1-TEZ. These findings are not relevant for the indicated pediatric population, 2 years of age and older, for whom levels of P-glycoprotein activity are equivalent to levels observed in adults.
Geriatric Use
Clinical studies of TRIKAFTA did not include any patients aged 65 years and older.
Renal Impairment
TRIKAFTA has not been studied in patients with severe renal impairment or end-stage renal disease. No dosage adjustment is recommended in patients with mild (eGFR 60 to <90 mL/min/1.73 m²) or moderate (eGFR 30 to <60 mL/min/1.73 m²) renal impairment. Use with caution in patients with severe (eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m²) renal impairment or end-stage renal disease [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Hepatic Impairment
- Mild Hepatic Impairment (Child-Pugh Class A): No dose modification is recommended. Liver function tests should be closely monitored.
- Moderate Hepatic Impairment (Child-Pugh Class B): Treatment is not recommended. Use of TRIKAFTA in patients with moderate hepatic impairment should only be considered when there is a clear medical need, and the benefit exceeds the risk. If used in patients with moderate hepatic impairment, TRIKAFTA should be used at a reduced dose [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION]. Liver function tests should be closely monitored.
In a clinical study of 11 subjects with moderate hepatic impairment, one subject developed total and direct bilirubin elevations >2 x ULN, and a second subject developed direct bilirubin elevation >4.5 x ULN [see CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY]. - Severe Hepatic Impairment (Child-Pugh Class C): Should not be used. TRIKAFTA has not been studied in patients with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C), but the exposure is expected to be higher than in patients with moderate hepatic impairment [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS and CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY].
Patients With Severe Lung Dysfunction
Trial 1 included a total of 18 patients receiving TRIKAFTA with ppFEV1 <40 at baseline. The safety and efficacy in this subgroup were comparable to those observed in the overall population.
Clinical Pharmacology for Trikafta
Mechanism Of Action
Elexacaftor and tezacaftor bind to different sites on the CFTR protein and have an additive effect in facilitating the cellular processing and trafficking of select mutant forms of CFTR (including F508del-CFTR) to increase the amount of CFTR protein delivered to the cell surface compared to either molecule alone. Ivacaftor potentiates the channel open probability (or gating) of the CFTR protein at the cell surface.
The combined effect of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor is increased quantity and function of CFTR at the cell surface, resulting in increased CFTR activity as measured both by CFTR mediated chloride transport in vitro and by sweat chloride in patients with CF.
CFTR Chloride Transport Assay In Fischer Rat Thyroid Cells Expressing Mutant CFTR Protein
Effects of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor on chloride transport for mutant CFTR proteins was determined in Ussing chamber electrophysiology studies using a panel of Fischer Rat Thyroid (FRT) cell lines stably expressing individual mutant CFTR protein. Elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor increased chloride transport in FRT cells expressing CFTR mutations, as identified in Table 6.
The threshold that the treatment-induced increase in chloride transport must exceed for the mutant CFTR protein to be considered responsive is ≥10% of normal over baseline. This threshold was used because it is expected to predict clinical benefit. For individual mutations, the magnitude of the net change over baseline in CFTR-mediated chloride transport in vitro is not correlated with the magnitude of clinical response.
CFTR Chloride Transport Assay in Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells Expressing Mutant CFTR Protein
Homozygous and heterozygous N1303K-Human Bronchial Epithelial (HBE) cells showed greater chloride transport in the presence of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor than F508del/F508del-HBE cells treated with tezacaftor/ivacaftor (which has shown clinical benefit in people homozygous for F508del).
Patient Selection
Select patients 2 years of age and older for treatment of CF with TRIKAFTA based on the presence of at least one F508del mutation or another responsive mutation in the CFTR gene (see Table 6) [see INDICATIONS AND USAGE].
Table 6 lists CFTR mutations responsive to TRIKAFTA based on clinical response and/or in vitro data in FRT or HBE cells or based on extrapolation of efficacy.
Table 6: List of CFTR Gene Mutations Responsive to TRIKAFTA
| Mutations responsive to TRIKAFTA based on clinical data* | ||||
| 2789+5G→A | D1152H↑ | L206W↑ | R1066H↑ | S945L↑ |
| 3272-26A→G | F508deP↑ | L997F↑ | R117C↑ | T338I↑ |
| 3849+10kbC→T | G85E↑ | M1101K↑ | R347H↑ | V232D↑ |
| A455E | L1077P↑ | P5L↑ | R347P↑ | |
| Mutations responsive to TRIKAFTA based on in vitro data‡ | ||||
| N1303K | F200I | I1139V | P574H | S1045Y |
| 1507 1515del9 | F311del | I125T | P67L | S108F |
| 2183A→G | F311L | I1269N | P750L | S1118F |
| 3141del9 | F508C | I1366N | Q1291R | S1159F |
| 546insCTA | F508C;S1251N | I148N | Q1313K | S1159P |
| A1006E | F575Y | I148T | Q237E | S1235R |
| A1067P | F587I | I175V | Q237H | S1251N |
| A1067T | G1047R | I331N | Q359R | S1255P |
| A107G | G1061R | I336K | Q372H | S13F |
| A120T | G1069R | I502T | Q493R | S341P |
| A234D | G1123R | I506L | Q552P | S364P |
| A309D | G1244E | I556V | Q98R | S492F |
| A349V | G1247R | I601F | R1048G | S549I |
| A46D | G1249R | I618T | R1070Q | S549N |
| A554E | G126D | I807M | R1070W | S549R |
| A62P | G1349D | I980K | R1162L | S589N |
| C491R | G178E | K1060T | R117C;G5 76A;R668C | S737F |
| D110E | G178R | K162E | R117G | S912L |
| D110H | G194R | K464E | R117H | S977F |
| D1270N | G194V | L1011S | R117L | T1036N |
| D1445N | G27E | L1324P | R117P | T1053I |
| D192G | G27R | L1335P | R1283M | T1086I |
| D443Y | G314E | L137P | R1283S | T1246I |
| D443Y;G576A;R668C | G424S | L1480P | R170H | T1299I |
| D565G | G463V | L15P | R258G | T351I |
| D579G | G480C | L165S | R297Q | V1153E |
| D614G | G480S | L320V | R31C | V1240G |
| D836Y | G551A | L333F | R31L | V1293G |
| D924N | G551D | L333H | R334L | V201M |
| D979V | G551S | L346P | R334Q | V392G |
| D993Y | G576A | L441P | R347L | V456A |
| E116K | G576A;R668C | L453S | R352Q | V456F |
| E116Q | G622D | L619S | R352W | V562I |
| E193K | G628R | L967S | R516S | V603F |
| E292K | G970D | M1137V | R553Q | V754M |
| E403D | G970S | M150K | R555G | W1098C |
| E474K | H1054D | M152V | R668C | W1282R |
| E56K | H1085P | M265R | R709Q | W361R |
| E588V | H1085R | M952I | R74Q | Y1014C |
| E60K | H1375P | M952T | R74W | Y1032C |
| E822K | H139R | N1088D | R74W;D1270N | Y109N |
| E92K | H199Y | N1303I | R74W;V201M | Y161D |
| F1016S | H620P | N186K | R74 W;V201M;D1270N | Y161S |
| F1052V | H620Q | N187K | R751L | Y301C |
| F1074L | H939R | N418S | R75L | Y563N |
| F1099L | H939R;H949L | P140S | R75Q | |
| F1107L | I1027T | P205S | R792G | |
| F191V | I105N | P499A | R933G | |
| Mutations responsive to TRIKAFTA based on extrapolation from Trial 5§ | ||||
| 4005+2T→C | 2789+2insA | 3849+40A→G | 5T;TG13 | |
| 1341G→A | 296+28A→G | 3849+4A→G | 621+3A→G | |
| 1898+3A→G | 3041-15T→G | 3850-3T→G | 711+3A→G | |
| 2752-26A→G | 3600G→A | 5T;TG12 | E831X | |
| * Clinical data obtained from Trials 1, 2, and 5. † This mutation is also predicted to be responsive by FRT assay. ‡ The N1303K mutation is predicted to be responsive by HBE assay. All other mutations predicted to be responsive with in vitro data are supported by FRT assay. § Efficacy is extrapolated from Trial 5 to non-canonical splice mutations because clinical trials in all mutations of this subgroup are infeasible and these mutations are not amenable to interrogation by FRT system. |
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Pharmacodynamics
Sweat Chloride Evaluation
In Trial 1 (patients with an F508del mutation on one allele and a mutation on the second allele that results in either no CFTR protein or a CFTR protein that is not responsive ivacaftor and tezacaftor/ivacaftor), a reduction in sweat chloride was observed from baseline at Week 4 and sustained through the 24-week treatment period [see Clinical Studies]. In Trial 2 (patients homozygous for the F508del mutation), a reduction in sweat chloride was observed from baseline at Week 4 [see Clinical Studies]. In Trial 3 (patients aged 6 to less than 12 years who are homozygous for the F508del mutation or heterozygous for the F508del mutation and a mutation on the second allele that results in either no CFTR protein or a CFTR protein that is not responsive to ivacaftor and tezacaftor/ivacaftor), the mean absolute change in sweat chloride from baseline through Week 24 was -60.9 mmol/L (95% CI: -63.7, -58.2). In Trial 4 (patients aged 2 to less than 6 years who had at least one F508del mutation or a mutation known to be responsive to TRIKAFTA), the mean absolute change in sweat chloride from baseline through Week 24 was -57.9 mmol/L (95% CI: -61.3, -54.6). In Trial 5 (patients aged 6 years and older with at least one qualifying non-F508del elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor-responsive CFTR mutation), the mean absolute change in sweat chloride from baseline through Week 24 compared to placebo was -28.3 mmol/L (95% CI: -32.1, -24.5).
Cardiac Electrophysiology
At doses up to 2 times the maximum recommended dose of elexacaftor and 3 times the maximum recommended dose of tezacaftor and ivacaftor, the QT/QTc interval in healthy subjects was not prolonged to any clinically relevant extent.
Pharmacokinetics
The pharmacokinetics of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are similar between healthy adult subjects and patients with CF. The pharmacokinetic parameters for elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor in patients with CF aged 12 years and older are shown in Table 7.
Table 7: Pharmacokinetic Parameters of TRIKAFTA Components
| Elexacaftor | Tezacaftor | Ivacaftor | |
| General Information | |||
| AUCss (SD), mcg•h/mL* | 162 (47.5)† | 89.3 (23.2)† | 11.7 (4.01)‡ |
| Cmax (SD), mcg/mL* | 9.2(2.1) | 7.7 (1.7) | 1.2 (0.3) |
| Time to Steady State, days | Within 7 days | Within 8 days | Within 3-5 days |
| Accumulation Ratio | 2.2 | 2.07 | 2.4 |
| Absorption | |||
| Absolute Bioavailability | 80% | Not determined | Not determined |
| Median Tmax (range), hours | 6 (4 to 12) | 3 (2 to 4) | 4 (3 to 6) |
| Effect of Food | AUC increases 1.9- to 2.5-fold (moderate-fat meal) | No clinically significant effect | Exposure increases 2.5- to 4-fold |
| Distribution | |||
| Mean (SD) Apparent Volume of Distribution, L§ | 53.7 (17.7) | 82.0 (22.3) | 293 (89.8) |
| Protein Binding¶ | >99% | approximately 99% | approximately 99% |
| Elimination | |||
| Mean (SD) Effective Half-Life, hours# | 27.4 (9.31) | 25.1 (4.93) | 15.0 (3.92) |
| Mean (SD) Apparent Clearance, L/hours | 1.18 (0.29) | 0.79 (0.10) | 10.2 (3.13) |
| Metabolism | |||
| Primary Pathway | CYP3A4/5 | CYP3A4/5 | CYP3A4/5 |
| Active Metabolites | M23-ELX | M1-TEZ | M1-IVA |
| Metabolite Potency Relative to Parent | Similar | Similar | approximately 1/6th of parent |
| ExcretionÞ | |||
| Primary Pathway |
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| * Based on elexacaftor 200 mg and tezacaftor 100 mg once daily/ivacaftor 150 mg every 12 hours at steady state in patients with CF aged 12 years and older. † AUC0-24h. ‡ AUC0-12h. § Elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor do not partition preferentially into human red blood cells. ¶ Elexacaftor and tezacaftor bind primarily to albumin. Ivacaftor primarily bind to albumin, alpha 1-acid glycoprotein and human gamma-globulin. # Mean (SD) terminal half-lives of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are approximately 24.7 (4.87) hours, 60.3 (15.7) hours and 13.1 (2.98) hours, respectively. Þ Following radiolabeled doses. AUCss: area under the concentration versus time curve at steady state; SD: Standard Deviation; Cmax: maximum observed concentration; Tmax: time of maximum concentration; AUC: area under the concentration versus time curve. |
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Specific Populations
Pediatric Patients 2 To Less Than 12 Years Of Age
Elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor exposures observed in patients aged 2 to less than 12 years as determined using population PK analysis are presented by age group and dose administered in Table 8. Elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor exposures in this patient population are within the range observed in patients aged 12 years and older.
Table 8: Mean (SD) Elexacaftor, Tezacaftor and Ivacaftor Exposures Observed at Steady State by Age Group and Dose Administered
| Age Group | Dose | Elexacaftor AUC0-24h,ss (μg•h/mL) | Tezacaftor AUC0-24h,ss (μg•h/mL) | Ivacaftor AUC0-12h,ss (μg•h/mL) |
| Patients aged 2 to less than 6 years weighing less than 14 kg (N = 16) | elexacaftor 80 mg qd/tezacaftor 40 mg qd/ivacaftor 60 mg qAM and ivacaftor 59.5 mg qPM | 128 (24.8) | 87.3 (17.3) | 11.9 (3.86) |
| Patients aged 2 to less than 6 years weighing 14 kg or more (N = 59) | elexacaftor 100 mg qd/tezacaftor 50 mg qd/ivacaftor 75 mg q12h | 138 (47.0) | 90.2 (27.9) | 13.0 (6.11) |
| Patients aged 6 to less than 12 years weighing less than 30 kg (N = 36) | elexacaftor 100 mg qd/tezacaftor 50 mg qd/ivacaftor 75 mg q12h | 116 (39.4) | 67.0 (22.3) | 9.78 (4.50) |
| Patients aged 6 to less than 12 years weighing 30 kg or more (N = 30) | elexacaftor 200 mg qd/ tezacaftor 100 mg qd/ ivacaftor 150 mg q12h | 195 (59.4) | 103 (23.7) | 17.5 (4.97) |
| SD: Standard Deviation; AUCss: area under the concentration versus time curve at steady state. | ||||
Pediatric Patients 12 To Less Than 18 Years Of Age
The following conclusions about exposures between adults and the pediatric population are based on population pharmacokinetic (PK) analyses. Following oral administration of TRIKAFTA to patients 12 to less than 18 years of age (elexacaftor 200 mg qd/tezacaftor 100 mg qd/ivacaftor 150 mg q12h), the mean (±SD) AUCss was 147 (36.8) mcg•h/mL, 88.8 (21.8) mcg•h/mL and 10.6 (3.35) mcg•h/mL, respectively for elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor, similar to the AUCss in adult patients.
Patients With Renal Impairment
Renal excretion of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor is minimal. Elexacaftor alone or in combination with tezacaftor and ivacaftor has not been studied in subjects with severe (eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73 m²) renal impairment or end-stage renal disease. Based on population PK analyses, the clearance of elexacaftor and tezacaftor was similar in subjects with mild (eGFR 60 to <90 mL/min/1.73 m²) or moderate (eGFR 30 to <60 mL/min/1.73 m²) renal impairment relative to patients with normal renal function [see Use In Specific Populations].
Patients With Hepatic Impairment
Elexacaftor alone or in combination with tezacaftor and ivacaftor has not been studied in subjects with severe hepatic impairment (Child-Pugh Class C, score 10-15). In a clinical study, following multiple doses of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor for 10 days, subjects with moderately impaired hepatic function (Child-Pugh Class B, score 7-9) had 25% higher AUC and 12% higher Cmax for elexacaftor, 73% higher AUC and 70% higher Cmax for M23-ELX, 36% higher AUC and 24% higher Cmax for combined elexacaftor and M23-ELX, 20% higher AUC but similar Cmax for tezacaftor and 1.5-fold higher AUC and 10% higher Cmax for ivacaftor compared with healthy subjects matched for demographics [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION, WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, ADVERSE REACTIONS and Use In Specific Populations ].
Tezacaftor And Ivacaftor
Following multiple doses of tezacaftor and ivacaftor for 10 days, subjects with moderately impaired hepatic function had an approximately 36% higher AUC and a 10% higher in Cmax for tezacaftor and a 1.5-fold higher AUC but similar Cmax for ivacaftor compared with healthy subjects matched for demographics.
Ivacaftor
In a study with ivacaftor alone, subjects with moderately impaired hepatic function had similar ivacaftor Cmax, but an approximately 2.0-fold higher ivacaftor AUC0-∞ compared with healthy subjects matched for demographics.
Male And Female Patients
Based on population PK analysis, the exposures of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are similar in males and females.
Drug Interaction Studies
Drug interaction studies were performed with elexacaftor, tezacaftor and/or ivacaftor and other drugs likely to be co-administered or drugs commonly used as probes for pharmacokinetic interaction studies [see DRUG INTERACTIONS].
Potential For Elexacaftor, Tezacaftor And/Or Ivacaftor To Affect Other Drugs
Based on in vitro results, elexacaftor and tezacaftor have a low potential to inhibit CYP1A2, CYP2B6, CYP2C8, CYP2C9, CYP2C19, CYP2D6 and CYP3A4, whereas ivacaftor has the potential to inhibit CYP2C8, CYP2C9 and CYP3A. However, clinical studies showed that the combination regimen of tezacaftor/ivacaftor is not an inhibitor of CYP3A and ivacaftor is not an inhibitor of CYP2C8 or CYP2D6.
Based on in vitro results, elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are not likely to induce CYP3A, CYP1A2 and CYP2B6.
Based on in vitro results, elexacaftor and tezacaftor have a low potential to inhibit the transporter P-gp, while ivacaftor has the potential to inhibit P-gp. Co-administration of tezacaftor/ivacaftor with digoxin, a sensitive P-gp substrate, increased digoxin exposure by 1.3-fold in a clinical study. Based on in vitro results, elexacaftor and M23-ELX may inhibit OATP1B1 and OATP1B3 uptake. Tezacaftor has a low potential to inhibit BCRP, OCT2, OAT1, or OAT3. Ivacaftor is not an inhibitor of the transporters OCT1, OCT2, OAT1, or OAT3.
The effects of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and/or ivacaftor on the exposure of co-administered drugs are shown in Table 9 [see DRUG INTERACTIONS].
Table 9: Impact of Elexacaftor, Tezacaftor and/or Ivacaftor on Other Drugs
| Dose and Schedule | Effect on Other Drug PK | Geometric Mean Ratio (90% CI) of Other Drug No Effect=1.0 | ||
| AUC | Cmax | |||
| Midazolam 2 mg single oral dose | TEZ 100 mg qd/IVA 150 mg q12h | ↔Midazolam | 1.12 (1.01, 1.25) |
1.13 (1.01, 1.25) |
| Digoxin 0.5 mg single dose | TEZ 100 mg qd/IVA 150 mg q12h | ↑Digoxin | 1.30 (1.17, 1.45) |
1.32 (1.07, 1.64) |
| Oral Contraceptive Ethinyl estradiol 30 μg/Levonorgestrel 150 μg qd | ELX 200 mg qd/TEZ 100 mg qd/IVA 150 mg q12h | ↑ Ethinyl estradiol* ↑Levonorgestrel* | 1.33 (1.20, 1.49) 1.23 (1.10, 1.37) |
1.26 (1.14, 1.39) 1.10 (0.985, 1.23) |
| Rosiglitazone 4 mg single oral dose | IVA 150 mg q12h | ↔ Rosiglitazone | 0.975 (0.897, 1.06) |
0.928 (0.858, 1.00) |
| Desipramine 50 mg single dose | IVA 150 mg q12h | ↔Desipramine | 1.04 (0.985, 1.10) |
1.00 (0.939, 1.07) |
| ↑ = increase, ↓ = decrease, ↔ = no change. AUC: area under the concentration versus time curve; CI: Confidence Interval; ELX: elexacaftor; Cmax: maximum observed concentration; TEZ: tezacaftor; IVA: ivacaftor; PK: Pharmacokinetics. * Effect is not clinically significant [see DRUG INTERACTIONS]. |
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Potential For Other Drugs To Affect Elexacaftor, Tezacaftor And/Or Ivacaftor
In vitro studies showed that elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor are all metabolized by CYP3A. Exposure to elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor may be reduced by concomitant CYP3A inducers and increased by concomitant CYP3A inhibitors.
In vitro studies showed that elexacaftor and tezacaftor are substrates for the efflux transporter P-gp, but ivacaftor is not. Elexacaftor and ivacaftor are not substrates for OATP1B1 or OATP1B3; tezacaftor is a substrate for OATP1B1, but not OATP1B3. Tezacaftor is a substrate for BCRP.
The effects of co-administered drugs on the exposure of elexacaftor, tezacaftor and/or ivacaftor are shown in Table 10 [see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION and DRUG INTERACTIONS].
Table 10: Impact of Other Drugs on Elexacaftor, Tezacaftor and/or Ivacaftor
| Dose and Schedule | Effect on ELX, TEZ and/or IVA PK | Geometric Mean Ratio (90% CI) of Elexacaftor, Tezacaftor and Ivacaftor No Effect = 1.0 | ||
| AUC | Cmax | |||
| Itraconazole 200 mg q12h on Day 1, followed by 200 mg qd | TEZ 25 mg qd + IVA 50 mg qd | ↑Tezacaftor | 4.02 (3.71, 4.63) |
2.83 (2.62, 3.07) |
| ↑Ivacaftor | 15.6 (13.4, 18.1) |
8.60 (7.41, 9.98) |
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| Itraconazole 200 mg qd | ELX 20 mg + TEZ 50 mg single dose | ↑Elexacaftor | 2.83 (2.59, 3.10) |
1.05 (0.977, 1.13) |
| ↑Tezacaftor | 4.51 (3.85, 5.29) |
1.48 (1.33, 1.65) |
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| Ketoconazole 400 mg qd | IVA 150 mg single dose | ↑ Ivacaftor | 8.45 (7.14, 10.0) |
2.65 (2.21, 3.18) |
| Ciprofloxacin 750 mg q12h | TEZ 50 mg q12h + IVA 150 mg q12h | ↔ Tezacaftor | 1.08 (1.03, 1.13) |
1.05 (0.99, 1.11) |
| ↑ Ivacaftor* | 1.17 (1.06, 1.30) |
1.18 (1.06, 1.31) |
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| Rifampin 600 mg qd | IVA 150 mg single dose | ↓Ivacaftor | 0.114 (0.097, 0.136) |
0.200 (0.168, 0.239) |
| Fluconazole 400 mg single dose on Day 1, followed by 200 mg qd | IVA 150 mg q12h | ↑ Ivacaftor | 2.95 (2.27, 3.82) |
2.47 (1.93, 3.17) |
| ↑ = increase, ↓ = decrease, ↔ = no change. AUC: area under the concentration versus time curve; CI: Confidence Interval; Cmax: maximum observed concentration; ELX: elexacaftor; TEZ: tezacaftor; IVA: ivacaftor; PK: Pharmacokinetics. * Effect is not clinically significant [see DRUG INTERACTIONS]. |
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Clinical Studies
Clinical Studies In Patients With Cystic Fibrosis With At Least One F508del Mutation
The efficacy of TRIKAFTA in patients aged 12 years and older with cystic fibrosis (CF) with at least one F508del mutation was evaluated in two randomized, double-blind, controlled trials (Trials 1 and 2).
Trial 1 (NCT03525444) was a 24-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in patients who had an F508del mutation on one allele and a mutation on the second allele that results in either no CFTR protein or a CFTR protein that is not responsive to ivacaftor and tezacaftor/ivacaftor. An interim analysis was planned when at least 140 patients completed Week 4 and at least 100 patients completed Week 12.
Trial 2 (NCT03525548) was a 4-week, randomized, double-blind, active-controlled study in patients who are homozygous for the F508del mutation. Patients received tezacaftor 100 mg qd/ivacaftor 150 mg q12h during a 4-week, open-label run-in period and were then randomized and dosed to receive TRIKAFTA or tezacaftor 100 mg qd/ivacaftor 150 mg q12h during a 4-week, double-blind treatment period.
Patients in Trials 1 and 2 had a confirmed diagnosis of CF and at least one F508del mutation. Patients discontinued any previous CFTR modulator therapies, but continued on their other standard-of-care CF therapies (e.g., bronchodilators, inhaled antibiotics, dornase alfa and hypertonic saline). Patients had a ppFEV1 at screening between 40-90%. Patients with a history of colonization with organisms associated with a more rapid decline in pulmonary status, including but not limited to Burkholderia cenocepacia, Burkholderia dolosa, or Mycobacterium abscessus, or who had an abnormal liver function test at screening (ALT, AST, ALP, or GGT ≥3 × ULN, or total bilirubin ≥2 × ULN), were excluded from the trials. Patients in Trials 1 and 2 were eligible to roll over into an open-label extension study.
Trial 1
Trial 1 evaluated 403 patients (200 TRIKAFTA, 203 placebo) with CF aged 12 years and older (mean age 26.2 years). The mean ppFEV1 at baseline was 61.4% (range: 32.3%, 97.1%). The primary endpoint assessed at the time of interim analysis was mean absolute change in ppFEV1 from baseline at Week 4. The final analysis tested all key secondary endpoints in the 403 patients who completed the 24-week study participation, including absolute change in ppFEV1 from baseline through Week 24; absolute change in sweat chloride from baseline at Week 4 and through Week 24; number of pulmonary exacerbations through Week 24; absolute change in BMI from baseline at Week 24, and absolute change in CFQ-R respiratory domain score (a measure of respiratory symptoms relevant to patients with CF, such as cough, sputum production and difficulty breathing) from baseline at Week 4 and through Week 24.
Of the 403 patients included in the interim analysis, the treatment difference between TRIKAFTA and placebo for the mean absolute change from baseline in ppFEV1 at Week 4 was 13.8 percentage points (95% CI: 12.1, 15.4; P<0.0001).
The treatment difference between TRIKAFTA and placebo for mean absolute change in ppFEV1 from baseline through Week 24 was 14.3 percentage points (95% CI: 12.7, 15.8; P<0.0001). Mean improvement in ppFEV1 was observed at the first assessment on Day 15 and sustained through the 24-week treatment period (see Figure 1). Improvements in ppFEV1 were observed regardless of age, baseline ppFEV1, sex and geographic region. See Table 11 for a summary of primary and key secondary outcomes in Trial 1.
Table 11: Primary and Key Secondary Efficacy Analyses (Trial 1)
| Analysis | Statistic | Treatment Difference* for TRIKAFTA (N=200) vs Placebo (N=203) |
| Primary (Interim Full Analysis Set)† | ||
| Absolute change in ppFEV1 from baseline at Week 4 (percentage points) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | 13.8 (12.1, 15.4) P<0.0001 |
| Key Secondary (Full Analysis Set)‡ | ||
| Absolute change in ppFEV1 from baseline through Week 24 (percentage points) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | 14.3 (12.7, 15.8) P<0.0001 |
| Number of pulmonary exacerbations from baseline through Week 24§¶ | Rate ratio (95% CI) P value | 0.37 (0.25, 0.55) P<0.0001 |
| Absolute change in sweat chloride from baseline through Week 24 (mmol/L) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | -41.8 (-44.4, -39.3) P<0.0001 |
| Absolute change in CFQ-R respiratory domain score from baseline through Week 24 (points) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | 20.2 (17.5, 23.0) P<0.0001 |
| Absolute change in BMI from baseline at Week 24 (kg/m²) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | 1.04 (0.85, 1.23) P<0.0001 |
| Absolute change in sweat chloride from baseline at Week 4 (mmol/L) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | -41.2 (-44.0, -38.5) P<0.0001 |
| Absolute change in CFQ-R respiratory domain score from baseline at Week 4 (points) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | 20.1 (16.9, 23.2) P<0.0001 |
| ppFEV1: percent predicted Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second; CI: Confidence Interval; CFQ-R: Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire-Revised; BMI: Body Mass Index. * Treatment difference provided as the outcome measure for changes in ppFEV1, sweat chloride, CFQ-R and BMI; Rate ratio provided as the outcome measure for the number of pulmonary exacerbations. † Primary endpoint was based on interim analysis in 403 patients. ‡ Key secondary endpoints were tested at the final analysis in 403 patients. § A pulmonary exacerbation was defined as a change in antibiotic therapy (IV, inhaled, or oral) as a result of 4 or more of 12 pre-specified sino-pulmonary signs/symptoms. ¶ Number of pulmonary exacerbation events (event rate per year calculated based on 48 weeks per year) in the TRIKAFTA group were 41 (0.37) and 113 (0.98) in the placebo group. |
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Figure 1: Absolute Change from Baseline in Percent Predicted FEV1 at Each Visit in Trial 1
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Trial 2
Trial 2 evaluated 107 patients with CF aged 12 years and older (mean age 28.4 years). The mean ppFEV1 at baseline, following the 4-week, open-label run-in period with tezacaftor/ivacaftor was 60.9% (range: 35.0%, 89.0%). The primary endpoint was mean absolute change in ppFEV1 from baseline at Week 4 of the double-blind treatment period. The key secondary efficacy endpoints were absolute change in sweat chloride and CFQ-R respiratory domain score from baseline at Week 4. Treatment with TRIKAFTA compared to tezacaftor/ivacaftor resulted in a statistically significant improvement in ppFEV1 of 10.0 percentage points (95% CI: 7.4, 12.6; P<0.0001). Mean improvement in ppFEV1 was observed at the first assessment on Day 15. Improvements in ppFEV1 were observed regardless of age, sex, baseline ppFEV1 and geographic region. See Table 12 for a summary of primary and key secondary outcomes.
Table 12: Primary and Key Secondary Efficacy Analyses, Full Analysis Set (Trial 2)
| Analysis* | Statistic | Treatment Difference for TRIKAFTA (N=55) vs Tezacaftor/Ivacaftor† (N=52) |
| Primary | ||
| Absolute change in ppFEV1 from baseline at Week 4 (percentage points) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | 10.0 (7.4, 12.6) P<0.0001 |
| Key Secondary | ||
| Absolute change in sweat chloride from baseline at Week 4 (mmol/L) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | -45.1 (-50.1, -40.1) P<0.0001 |
| Absolute change in CFQ-R respiratory domain score from baseline at Week 4 (points) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | 17.4 (11.8, 23.0) P<0.0001 |
| ppFEV1: percent predicted Forced Expiratory Volume in 1 second; CI: Confidence Interval; CFQ-R: Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire-Revised. * Baseline for primary and key secondary endpoints is defined as the end of the 4-week tezacaftor/ivacaftor run-in period. † Regimen of tezacaftor 100 mg qd/ivacaftor 150 mg q12h. |
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Clinical Studies In Patients With Cystic Fibrosis With At Least One Qualifying Non-F508del Mutation
The efficacy of TRIKAFTA in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) without an F508del mutation was evaluated in Trial 5.
Trial 5 (NCT05274269) was a 24-week, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group trial in 307 patients aged 6 years and older with CF (mean age 33.5 years). The mean baseline ppFEV1 was 67.7% (range: 34.0%, 108.7%). The trial included patients who had at least one qualifying non-F508del TRIKAFTA-responsive mutation and did not have an exclusionary mutation. Patients were randomized to TRIKAFTA or placebo. The dosage of TRIKAFTA was administered according to age and weight as follows:
- Patients aged 6 to less than 12 years, weighing less than 30 kg: total morning dose of elexacaftor 100 mg/ tezacaftor 50 mg/ ivacaftor 75 mg and evening dose of ivacaftor 75 mg
- Patients aged 6 to less than 12 years, weighing greater than or equal to 30 kg: total morning dose of elexacaftor 200 mg/ tezacaftor 100 mg/ ivacaftor 150 mg and evening dose of ivacaftor 150 mg
- Patients aged 12 years and older: total morning dose of elexacaftor 200 mg/ tezacaftor 100 mg/ ivacaftor 150 mg and evening dose of ivacaftor 150 mg
Patients discontinued any previous CFTR modulator therapies but continued on their other standard-of-care CF therapies (e.g., bronchodilators, inhaled antibiotics, dornase alfa and hypertonic saline). Patients had a ppFEV1 between 40-100% at screening. The mean ppFEV1 at baseline was 68% (range: 34%, 109%). Patients with a history of colonization with organisms associated with a more rapid decline in pulmonary status, including but not limited to Burkholderia cenocepacia, Burkholderia dolosa, or Mycobacterium abscessus, or who had an abnormal liver function test at screening (ALT, AST, ALP, or GGT ≥3 × ULN, or total bilirubin ≥2 × ULN), were excluded from the trials. Patients in Trial 5 were eligible to roll over into an open-label extension study.
In Trial 5, the primary efficacy endpoint was absolute change in ppFEV1 from baseline through week 24. Secondary efficacy endpoints were absolute change in sweat chloride through week 24, absolute change in CFQ-R respiratory domain score through week 24, absolute change in growth parameters (BMI, weight) at week 24, and number of pulmonary exacerbation events through week 24. Table 13 provides a summary of the primary and secondary efficacy results.
Table 13: Primary and Secondary Efficacy Analyses, Full Analysis Set (Trial 5)
| Analysis | Statistic | Treatment Difference* for TRIKAFTA (N=205) vs Placebo (N=102) |
| Primary | ||
| Absolute change in ppFEV1 from baseline through Week 24 (percentage points) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | 9.2 (7.2, 11.3) P<0.0001 |
| Secondary | ||
| Absolute change in sweat chloride from baseline through Week 24 (mmol/L) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | -28.3 (-32.1, -24.5) P<0.0001 |
| Absolute change in CFQ-R respiratory domain score from baseline through Week 24 (points) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | 19.5 (15.5, 23.5) P<0.0001 |
| Absolute change from baseline in BMI at Week 24 (kg/m²) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | 0.47 (0.24, 0.69) P<0.0001 |
| Absolute change from baseline in weight at Week 24 (kg) | Treatment difference (95% CI) P value | 1.3 (0.6, 1.9) P<0.0001 |
| Number of pulmonary exacerbations through Week 24† | Rate ratio (95% CI) P value | 0.28 (0.15, 0.51) P<0.0001 |
| BMI: body mass index; CFQ-R: Cystic Fibrosis Questionnaire-Revised; CI: confidence interval; N: total sample size; P: probability; ppFEV1: percent predicted forced expiratory volume in 1 second. * Treatment difference was provided as the outcome measure for changes in ppFEV1, sweat chloride, CFQ-R RD and BMI; Rate ratio provided as the outcome measure for the number of pulmonary exacerbations. † Number of pulmonary exacerbation events (event rate per year calculated based on 48 weeks per year) in the TRIKAFTA group were 21 (0.17) and in the placebo group were 40 (0.63). |
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Patient Information for Trikafta
TRIKAFTA®
(tri-KAF-tuh)
(elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor tablets; ivacaftor tablets), co packaged for oral use (elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor oral granules; ivacaftor oral granules), co-packaged
What is the most important information I should know about TRIKAFTA?
TRIKAFTA can cause serious liver damage and liver failure. Liver failure leading to transplantation and death have been seen in some people with or without a history of liver problems taking TRIKAFTA.
Your healthcare provider will do blood tests to check your liver:
- before you start TRIKAFTA
- then every month during your first 6 months of taking TRIKAFTA
- then every 3 months during the next 12 months of taking TRIKAFTA
- then at least every year while you are taking TRIKAFTA
Your healthcare provider may do blood tests to check the liver more often if you have had high liver enzymes in your blood in the past or are experiencing signs or symptoms of liver injury.
Stop taking TRIKAFTA and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of the following symptoms of liver problems:
- pain, swelling, or discomfort in the upper right stomach (abdominal) area
- nausea or vomiting
- dark, amber-colored urine
- yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes o loss of appetite
- mental changes o have fluid in your stomach area (ascites)
What is TRIKAFTA?
- TRIKAFTA is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF) in people aged 2 years and older who have at least one copy of the F508del mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene or another mutation that is responsive to treatment with TRIKAFTA.
- Talk to your healthcare provider to learn if you have an indicated CF gene mutation.
It is not known if TRIKAFTA is safe and effective in children under 2 years of age.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking TRIKAFTA?
Before taking TRIKAFTA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
- have or have had liver problems.
- are allergic to TRIKAFTA or any ingredients in TRIKAFTA. See the end of this medication guide for a complete list of ingredients in TRIKAFTA.
- have kidney problems.
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if TRIKAFTA will harm your unborn baby. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take TRIKAFTA while you are pregnant.
- are breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. It is not known if TRIKAFTA passes into your breast milk. You and your healthcare provider should decide if you will take TRIKAFTA while you are breastfeeding.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
TRIKAFTA may affect the way other medicines work and other medicines may affect how TRIKAFTA works.
The dose of TRIKAFTA may need to be adjusted when taken with certain medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for a list of these medicines if you are not sure.
Especially tell your healthcare provider if you take:
- antibiotics such as rifampin (RIFAMATE®, RIFATER®) or rifabutin (MYCOBUTIN®)
- seizure medicines such as phenobarbital, carbamazepine (TEGRETOL®, CARBATROL®, EQUETRO®), or phenytoin (DILANTIN®, PHENYTEK®)
- St. John’s wort
- antifungal medicines including ketoconazole, itraconazole (such as SPORANOX®), posaconazole (such as NOXAFIL®), voriconazole (such as VFEND®), or fluconazole (such as DIFLUCAN®).
- antibiotics including telithromycin, clarithromycin (such as BIAXIN®), or erythromycin (such as ERY-TAB®).
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.
How should I take TRIKAFTA?
- Take TRIKAFTA exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it.
- Take TRIKAFTA by mouth only.
- TRIKAFTA consists of 2 different doses (a morning dose and an evening dose taken about 12 hours apart). Each dose has different ingredients.
- Always take TRIKAFTA oral granules or tablets with food that contains fat. Examples of fat-containing foods include butter, oil, eggs, peanut butter, nuts, meat, and whole-milk dairy products such as whole milk, cheese, and yogurt.
- TRIKAFTA oral granules (age 2 to less than 6 years weighing less than 31 pounds (14 kg)):
- The white and blue packets each contain the medicines elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor. Take one morning dose packet in the morning.
- The white and green color packets each contain the medicine ivacaftor. Take one evening dose packet in the evening.
- TRIKAFTA oral granules (age 2 to less than 6 years weighing 31 pounds (14 kg) or more):
- The white and orange packets each contain the medicines elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor. Take one morning dose packet in the morning.
- The white and pink color packets each contain the medicine ivacaftor. Take one evening dose packet in the evening.
- To prepare TRIKAFTA oral granules:
- Hold the packet with the cut line on top.
- Shake the packet gently to settle the TRIKAFTA oral granules.
- Tear or cut the packet open along the cut line.
- Carefully pour all the TRIKAFTA oral granules in the packet into 1 teaspoon (5 mL) of soft food or liquid in a small container (like an empty bowl). The food or liquid should be at or below room temperature. Some examples of soft foods or liquids include pureed fruits or vegetables, yogurt, applesauce, water, milk, or juice.
- Mix the TRIKAFTA granules with food or liquid.
- After mixing, give TRIKAFTA within 1 hour. Make sure all the medicine is taken.
- TRIKAFTA tablets (age 6 to less than 12 years weighing less than 66 pounds (30 kg)):
- The light orange tablet is marked with ‘T50’ and each tablet contains the medicines elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor. Take 2 light orange tablets in the morning.
- The light blue tablet is marked with ‘V 75’ and contains the medicine ivacaftor. Take 1 light blue tablet in the evening.
- TRIKAFTA tablets (age 6 to less than 12 years weighing 66 pounds (30 kg) or more, and age 12 years and older):
- The orange tablet is marked with ‘T100’ and each tablet contains the medicines elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor. Take 2 orange tablets in the morning.
- The light blue tablet is marked with ‘V 150’ and contains the medicine ivacaftor. Take 1 light blue tablet in the evening.
- Take TRIKAFTA tablets whole.
- If you miss a dose of TRIKAFTA and:
- it is 6 hours or less from the time you usually take the morning dose or the evening dose, take the missed dose with food that contains fat as soon as you can. Then take your next dose at your usual time.
- it is more than 6 hours from the time you usually take the morning dose, take the missed dose with food that contains fat as soon as you can. Do not take the evening dose.
- it is more than 6 hours from the time you usually take the evening dose, do not take the missed dose. Take your next morning dose at the usual time with food that contains fat.
- Do not take more than your usual dose of TRIKAFTA to make up for a missed dose.
- Do not take the morning and evening doses at the same time.
- If you have liver problems, your healthcare provider may tell you to take TRIKAFTA differently.
If you are not sure about your dosing, call your healthcare provider.
What should I avoid while taking TRIKAFTA?
Avoid food or drink that contains grapefruit while you are taking TRIKAFTA.
What are the possible or reasonably likely side effects of TRIKAFTA?
TRIKAFTA can cause serious side effects, including:
- See “What is the most important information I should know about TRIKAFTA?”
- Serious Allergic Reactions can happen to people who are treated with TRIKAFTA. Call your healthcare provider or go to the emergency room right away if you have any symptoms of an allergic reaction. Symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:
- rash or hives
- tightness of the chest or throat or difficulty breathing
- swelling of the face, lips and/or tongue, difficulty swallowing
- light-headedness or dizziness
- Abnormality of the eye lens (cataract) has happened in some children and adolescents treated with TRIKAFTA. If you are a child or adolescent, your healthcare provider should perform eye examinations before and during treatment with TRIKAFTA to look for cataracts.
The most common side effects of TRIKAFTA include:
- headache
- upper respiratory tract infection (common cold) including stuffy and runny nose
- stomach (abdominal) pain
- diarrhea
- rash
- increase in liver enzymes
- increase in a certain blood enzyme called creatine phosphokinase
- flu (influenza)
- inflamed sinuses
- increase in blood bilirubin
- constipation
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
These are not all the possible side effects of TRIKAFTA. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
How should I store TRIKAFTA?
- Store TRIKAFTA at room temperature between 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).
Keep TRIKAFTA and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about the safe and effective use of TRIKAFTA.
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use TRIKAFTA for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give TRIKAFTA to other people, even if they have the same symptoms that you have. It may harm them.
You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about TRIKAFTA that is written for health professionals.
What are the ingredients in TRIKAFTA?
Elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor tablets:
Active ingredients: elexacaftor, tezacaftor and ivacaftor.
Inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, hypromellose acetate succinate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, sodium lauryl sulfate. The tablet film coat contains hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, talc, and titanium dioxide.
Ivacaftor tablets:
Active ingredients: ivacaftor.
Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose acetate succinate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and sodium lauryl sulfate.
The tablet film coat contains carnauba wax, FD&C Blue #2, PEG 3350, polyvinyl alcohol, talc, and titanium oxide.
The printing ink contains ammonium hydroxide, iron oxide black, propylene glycol, and shellac.
Elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor oral granules:
Active ingredients: elexacaftor, tezacaftor, and ivacaftor.
Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose, hypromellose acetate succinate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sucralose.
Ivacaftor oral granules:
Active ingredients: ivacaftor.
Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, hypromellose acetate succinate, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, sodium lauryl sulfate, and sucralose.
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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