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Medicines ivacaftor + lumacaftorQuestion & answer

ivacaftor + lumacaftor · Medicine question

Why do children need eye checks?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Lens clouding has been reported in children exposed to ivacaftor-containing treatments, so baseline and follow-up examinations are recommended.

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