Kalydeco and Oracea

• Generic Name: ivacaftor
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated; oral granule
• Other Brand Names: Kalydeco

Kalydeco (ivacaftor) is used to treat cystic fibrosis in adults and children who are at least 6 months old and weigh at least 11 pounds (5 kilograms).

Kalydeco is for use only in patients with a specific gene mutation related to cystic fibrosis.

Before you take Kalydeco, you may need a medical test to make sure you have this gene mutation.

• Generic Name: doxycycline
• Dosage Forms: capsule, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Adoxa, Alodox, Avidoxy, Doryx, Mondoxyne NL, Monodox, Morgidox, Oracea, Oraxyl, TargaDOX, Vibramycin, Acticlate, Adox Pak 2/100, Adoxa Pak 1/100, Adoxa Pak 1/150, Avidoxy, TargaDOX, Adoxa CK, Adoxa Pak, Adoxa TT, Periostat Targadox, Vibramycin Calcium, Vibramycin Hyclate, Vibramycin monohydrate, Vibra-Tabs, Doxy 100

Oracea (doxycycline) is used to treat blemishes, bumps, and acne-like lesions caused by rosacea in adults. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea.

Oracea is a tetracycline antibiotic. Tetracyclines are often used to treat infections, however this formulation has not been evaluated in the treatment or prevention of infections.

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