Ivacaftor and tezacaftor and Sandostatin

• Generic Name: ivacaftor / tezacaftor
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Symdeko, Symdeko 4-Week

Ivacaftor and tezacaftor is a combination medicine used to treat cystic fibrosis in adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

Ivacaftor and tezacaftor is for use only in patients with a specific gene mutation related to cystic fibrosis. Before you take ivacaftor and tezacaftor, you may need a medical test to make sure you have this gene mutation.

Ivacaftor and tezacaftor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: octreotide
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Sandostatin, Sandostatin LAR Depot

Sandostatin (octreotide) is a man-made protein that is similar to a hormone in the body called somatostatin. Octreotide lowers many substances in the body such as insulin and glucagon (involved in regulating blood sugar), growth hormone, and chemicals that affect digestion.

Sandostatin is used to treat acromegaly. Octreotide is also used to reduce flushing episodes and watery diarrhea caused by cancerous tumors (carcinoid syndrome) or tumors called vasoactive intestinal peptide tumors (VIP adenomas).

Sandostatin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.