Synonyms: Ivacaftor-D9 | VX-561 | VX561
deutivacaftor is an approved drug
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Deutivacaftor (VX-561) is a deuterated analogue of ivacaftor. The principal action of this small molecule is as a cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) potentiator that increases CFTR chloride channel opening. Deuteration is a strategy that is used to improve the stability and half-life of small molecule drugs.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Approved by the FDA in December 2024 as a component of the triplex mixture Alyftrek® (vanzacaftor + tezacaftor + deutivacaftor), to treat cystic fibrosis. Alyftrek® is administered in a once daily dosing regimen. Treatment with Alyftrek® restores CFTR function. |
Clinical Trials | |||||
Clinical Trial ID | Title | Type | Source | Comment | References |
NCT05076149 | A Study of VX-121 Combination Therapy in Participants With Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Who Are Homozygous for F508del, Heterozygous for F508del and a Gating (F/G) or Residual Function (F/RF) Mutation, or Have At Least 1 Other Triple Combination Responsive (TCR) CFTR Mutation and No F508del Mutation | Phase 3 Interventional | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | |
NCT05033080 | A Phase 3 Study of VX-121 Combination Therapy in Participants With Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Heterozygous for F508del and a Minimal Function Mutation (F/MF) | Phase 3 Interventional | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 |