Travel Tips
Seeing other parts of the world may be a fun and important part of growing up. Having CF or travelling with someone that has CF doesn’t have to stop you. And you shouldn’t let it stop you from sticking to a treatment plan, either. Every day matters – even when you’re on vacation. By planning accordingly, you may be able to hula in Hawaii, or stroll through London.
Here are some travel tips:
Appropriately pack your medication and devices in a carry on, just in case your luggage gets lost
If you take Pulmozyme, remember that it is important to keep the medication refrigerated
Store all your medication in their original containers
Bring a letter from your doctor explaining CF and listing your medication, including their generic names as labelled
Check ahead and find a CF Center or hospital near your destination
Take lots of pictures!
Indication and Usage
Daily administration of Pulmozyme® (dornase alfa) Inhalation Solution along with standard therapies is indicated in the management of cystic fibrosis patients to improve lung function. In patients with a forced vital capacity (volume of air exhaled with maximum effort and speed) greater than or equal to 40% of predicted, daily administration of Pulmozyme has also been shown to reduce the risk of respiratory tract infections requiring the administration of injectable antibiotics. In our pivotal study, safety and efficacy of daily administration has not been studied in patients beyond 12 months.
Important Safety Information
Pulmozyme should not be used in patients who are allergic to any of its
ingredients
Pulmozyme should be used along with standard therapies for cystic fibrosis
When starting Pulmozyme therapy, patients may experience change in or loss of their voice, discomfort in the throat, chest pain, red watery eyes, rash, dizziness, fever, or runny nose
These side effects are usually mild and short-lived
The effect of Pulmozyme on exercise tolerance has not been established in adults and children
For further information, please see the Pulmozyme full prescribing information. If you have questions, please discuss them with your CF healthcare team.
