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 MorePseudomonas 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.
These 3 bugs represent coughing, wheezing, and mucus production; 3 of the breathing symptoms you may experience if you have Pa.
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TIP: Do not change your dose or stop taking CAYSTON unless your healthcare provider tells you to.
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This is how the study was designed, before it began.
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This is also referred to as a "double-blind" study.
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Even though people were off treatment, they were still being monitored for the study.
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People gave answers from a 4-point scale to communicate to their doctors how they were feeling.
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TIP: Track how you're feeling with a daily journal. Ask yourself these questions and talk to your doctor about symptoms you're experiencing.
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"Breathing symptoms" include wheezing, coughing, and mucus production.
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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.
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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)
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Day 28 was the predetermined timepoint used to measure improvement.
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FYI: This means how much air can be exhaled in one second in liters.
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Currently taking CAYSTON and have questions for your care team?
IMPORTANT: Talk to your doctor if you experience new or worsening symptoms while taking CAYSTON.
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This is how the study was designed, before it began.
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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.
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The 3 numbers across each
treatment course were
averaged to calculate the
actual change in lung
function.
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Considering CAYSTON and have questions for your care team?
IMPORTANT: Tell your doctor if you have
any new or worsening
symptoms while taking
CAYSTON and about any
side effects that bother you
or that do not go away.
Your first shipment of CAYSTON® (aztreonam for inhalation solution) will include the ALTERA Nebulizer System.
A nebulizer system warranty card from the manufacturer (Pari) will also be included.
It is important that you complete the warranty card and submit it to Pari.Pari. Submitting the warranty card helps ensure that Pari can honor it's 3-year warranty should any issues arise.
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Please read the following Important Safety Information before your video begins.
What is CAYSTON?
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Who should not take CAYSTON?
Do not take CAYSTON if you are allergic to aztreonam, or any
of the ingredients in CAYSTON.
What should I tell my healthcare provider before taking CAYSTON?
Tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical
conditions, including if you are allergic to any antibiotics; if you are pregnant or plan to become
pregnant, as it is not known if CAYSTON can harm your unborn baby; if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed,
as CAYSTON can pass into your breastmilk. Talk with your healthcare
provider about the best way to feed your baby while you are taking CAYSTON.
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you
take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
What are the possible side effects of CAYSTON?
CAYSTON may cause serious side effects, including:
Severe allergic reactions. Stop your treatment with CAYSTON
and call your healthcare provider right away if you have any symptoms of an allergic reaction,
including rash or swelling of your face, or throat tightness.
Trouble breathing right after treatment with CAYSTON
(bronchospasm). Tell your healthcare provider right away if you experience shortness of breath with
wheezing, or coughing and chest tightness. To decrease the chance of this happening,
be sure to use your inhaled bronchodilator medicine before each treatment with CAYSTON.
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.
What is CAYSTON?
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.