CAYSTON is a prescription antibacterial medicine used to improve breathing symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have a lung infection due to Read More
CAYSTON is an inhaled antibiotic that attacks Pa at the source. Nebulization time is typically 2-3 minutes,* 3 times a day for 28 days, at least 4 hours apart. To ensure that you get your complete dose of CAYSTON, make sure you are in an environment with a flat, stable surface and sitting in an upright position.
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CAYSTON is a prescription antibacterial medicine used to improve breathing symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have a lung infection due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa). CAYSTON is not for infections caused by other bacteria or viruses, such as the common cold. It is not known if CAYSTON is safe and effective in children under the age of 7 or in people with FEV1 <25% or >75% predicted.
Do not take CAYSTON if you are allergic to aztreonam, or any of the ingredients in CAYSTON.
CAYSTON may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of CAYSTON include cough, nasal congestion, wheezing, sore throat, fever, chest discomfort, stomach area pain, and vomiting.
These are not all the possible side effects of CAYSTON. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening symptoms while taking CAYSTON and about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
CAYSTON is a prescription antibacterial medicine used to improve breathing symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have a lung infection due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa). CAYSTON is not for infections caused by other bacteria or viruses, such as the common cold. It is not known if CAYSTON is safe and effective in children under the age of 7 or in people with FEV1 <25% or >75% predicted.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information and Patient Instructions for Use.
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These 3 bugs represent coughing, wheezing, and mucus production; 3 of the breathing symptoms you may experience if you have Pa.
TIP:
Do not change your dose or stop taking CAYSTON unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
This is how the study was designed, before it began.
This is also referred to as a "double-blind" study.
Even though people were off treatment, they were still being monitored for the study.
People gave answers from a 4-point scale to communicate to their doctors how they were feeling.
TIP:
Track how you're feeling with a daily journal. Ask yourself these questions and talk to your doctor about symptoms you're experiencing.
"Breathing symptoms" include wheezing, coughing, and mucus production.
This means that even after people stopped taking CAYSTON, they still reported an improvement in their wheezing, coughing, and mucus production compared to placebo at Day 42, though the difference was smaller.
It’s so important for the Pa medication to improve his FEV1 —it gives you the encouragement to keep going.
Annie (caretaker for Gareth, age 8, treated with CAYSTON)
Day 28 was the predetermined timepoint used to measure improvement.
FYI:
This means how much air can be exhaled, in liters.
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IMPORTANT:
Talk to your doctor if you experience new or worsening symptoms while taking CAYSTON.
This is how the study was designed, before it began.
This means that the study was not used in the evaluation and not taken into consideration for the FDA approval of CAYSTON. The information will not be found in the package insert.
The 3 numbers across each treatment course were averaged to come up with the actual change in lung function.
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This study was set up to only look at results from one time point.
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CAYSTON is a prescription antibacterial medicine used to improve breathing symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have a lung infection due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa). CAYSTON is not for infections caused by other bacteria or viruses, such as the common cold. It is not known if CAYSTON is safe and effective in children under the age of 7 or in people with FEV1 <25% or >75% predicted.
Do not take CAYSTON if you are allergic to aztreonam, or any of the ingredients in CAYSTON.
CAYSTON may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of CAYSTON include cough, nasal congestion, wheezing, sore throat, fever, chest discomfort, stomach area pain, and vomiting.
These are not all the possible side effects of CAYSTON. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any new or worsening symptoms while taking CAYSTON and about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
CAYSTON is a prescription antibacterial medicine used to improve breathing symptoms in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) who have a lung infection due to Pseudomonas aeruginosa (Pa). CAYSTON is not for infections caused by other bacteria or viruses, such as the common cold. It is not known if CAYSTON is safe and effective in children under the age of 7 or in people with FEV1 <25% or >75% predicted.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information and Patient Instructions for Use.
