Pulmozyme and Multi-therapy Approach

Pulmozyme is often a component of a Multi-therapy Approach in the management of cystic fibrosis 15-19

Every prescribed therapy plays an important role in managing the destructive cycle of cystic fibrosis by targeting different disease mechanisms 15-19

A multi-therapy approach targets different disease mechanisms 

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NOTE: In several pivotal phase 3 trials assessing the efficacy and safety of CFTR modulators, patients continued to receive their Pulmozyme treatment15-19

Controlling mucus is an essential component in the management of cystic fibrosis 7

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17. Ramsey BW et al. A CFTR potentiator in patients with cystic fibrosis and the G551D mutation. N Engl J Med. 2011;365(18):1663-1672.

18. Davies JC. Et al. Efficacy and safety of ivacaftor in patients aged 6 to 11 years with cystic fibrosis with a G551D mutation. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2013;187(11):1219-1225.

19. Kalydeco summary of product characteristics. Vertex Pharmaceuticals (Europe) Ltd.

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21. Clancy JP. Ongoing research into CFTR modulation. Adv Stud Med. 2010;10(1):14-18.

22. Bennet, WD et al. Hydrator therapies for chronic bronchitis: lessons from cystic fibrosis. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2016;13(2):S186-S190.

Video:  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Treatment and Therapies. https://www.cff.org/Life-with-CF/Treatments-and-Therapies/