Kalydeco
RxNorm 1243047
Concept Hierarchy & Relationship Mapping
RxNorm Concept Unique Identifier (RxCUI) 1243047 represents a standardized clinical drug concept used for cross-system interoperability. This concept aggregates multiple Atom IDs (AUIs), which are specific naming variations and synonyms used across pharmaceutical databases to ensure accurate medication mapping for: Kalydeco.
The following semantic concepts and normalized strings are associated with this clinical entity:
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BNPrescribable
Brand Name (BN):
Kalydeco
(Atom ID: 4243203)
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