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A teen with cystic fibrosis is starting ivacaftor/tezacaftor/elexacaftor. Which administration instruction is most important for proper absorption?

Explanation
Correct (2): CFTR modulators are lipophilic — bioavailability requires fat-containing food with each dose. Grapefruit/Seville orange inhibit CYP3A4 and increase drug levels — avoid. (1) Empty stomach reduces absorption ~80%. (3) Crushing not generally recommended. (4) Dornase alfa and airway clearance continue.

In-depth explanation

Memory Tip CFTR modulators (Trikafta·Kalydeco) = "Fat-required, Grapefruit-no." LFT monitoring required.

Clinical scenario

Scenario 16-year-old with cystic fibrosis (heterozygous F508del) starting elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (Trikafta) AM dose and ivacaftor PM dose. Outpatient teaching.

Key concepts

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