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About Pirfemil 200 Tablet

PIRFENIDONE is an anti-fibrotic medicine used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in adults. IPF is an irreversible disease that is marked by a progressive decline in lung function. The tissues in the lungs become swollen and scarred over time, due to which it gets difficult to breathe deeply. The scarring makes it hard for the lungs to work properly.
 
PIRFENIDONE contains ‘Pirfenidone’, which helps in reducing the scarring and swelling in the lungs by decreasing the release/activity of naturally occurring growth factors in the body, thereby helps you breathe better. PIRFENIDONE helps in slowing down the progress of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. 
 

Uses of Pirfemil 200 Tablet

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Medicinal Benefits of Pirfemil 200 Tablet

PIRFENIDONE is an anti-fibrotic medicine used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in adults. PIRFENIDONE can help in effectively slowing down the rate of lung function decline by 50%. PIRFENIDONE helps in reducing the scarring and swelling in the lungs by decreasing the release/activity of naturally occurring growth factors in the body, thereby helps you breathe better. PIRFENIDONE helps in slowing down the progress of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Directions for Use

Take PIRFENIDONE with food. Swallow PIRFENIDONE as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or crush the tablet. Depending on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take PIRFENIDONE.

Side Effects of Pirfemil 200 Tablet

• Nausea
• Tiredness
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion/Stomach upset
• Loss of appetite
• Headache
• Photosensitivity

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not take PIRFENIDONE if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have a severe or end-stage liver impairment or kidney disease requiring dialysis; if you are taking fluvoxamine (anti-depressant). Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines that might make you photosensitive; if you smoke or have kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking PIRFENIDONE if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. PIRFENIDONE may cause tiredness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with PIRFENIDONE as it could lead to increased dizziness. PIRFENIDONE is not recommended for children below 18years as the safety and effectiveness has not been established.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

PIRFENIDONE may have interaction with an anti-depressant (fluvoxamine), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, enoxacin, rifampicin), antiarrhythmic (amiodarone, propafenone), antacid (omeprazole)

Drug-Disease Interaction:

PIRFENIDONE may have interactions with smoking, severe hepatic and end-stage renal impairment requiring dialysis.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

It is not known if alcohol interacts with PIRFENIDONE. However, avoid consumption of alcohol while taking PIRFENIDONE as it may cause increased dizziness.

PREGNANCY

• Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

BREAST FEEDING

• Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether PIRFENIDONE can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.

DRIVING

• PIRFENIDONE might cause dizziness and tiredness. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

LIVER

• Dose adjustment may be needed. PIRFENIDONE is not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

KIDNEY

• Dose adjustment may be needed. PIRFENIDONE is not recommended for patients with an end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.