Pirfenex 200 Mg

Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet

Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet is an anti-fibrotic medicine indicated for the treatment of the lung disease IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis). Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet is used to treat mild to moderate forms of a certain lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

This disease causes the lungs to get scarred and become stiff, making it hard to breathe. Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet may help slow down the worsening of your IPF.

Drug = Pirfenidone

Strength = 200 Mg

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd

How To Take

Take Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Dosage

Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet

Side Effects

Severe sunburn

Nausea and vomiting

Stomach pain

Diarrhea

Dizziness

Headache

Weight loss

Difficulty falling asleep

Skin rash

Warning

Pregnancy = Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet.

Breast-feeding = Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet.

Smoking = Smoking may alter the desired effects of Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet and hence it is advised to avoid smoking while taking Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet.

Use in children = Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients less than 18 years of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Severe sunburn = On exposure to sunlight, Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet may cause severe sunburn in some patients. Hence it is advised to avoid exposure to sunlight or wear protective clothing when you are exposed to sunlight.

Uses

Pirfenex 200 Mg Tablet is used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, decreasing the symptoms associated with the liver, lung, or the kidneys. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of TGF-beta, a substance which manages various functions such as differentiation and proliferation and plays a big part in fibrosis. Additionally, it also hinders the synthesis of TNF-alpha which plays an active part in inflammation.