Pirfenex 200mg (Pirfenidone)

Pirfenex 200 mg (Pirfenidone) Pirfenidone

Using Pirfenex 200 mg
Pirfenidone is used in the treatment of mild to moderate idiopathic pneumosclerosis (IPF). IPD is a chronic fibrotic and inflammatory lung disease where the lung tissue becomes swollen and scarred over time due to the synthesis and release of certain chemicals (pro-inflammatory cytokines such as tumor necrosis factor-alpha [TNF-α] and interleukin-1 -beta [IL-1?]), which causes breathing difficulties.
How Pirfenex 200 mg works
Pirfenidone is an anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory agent and belongs to a class of medicines called pyridones. Pirfenidone relieves idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis conditions by reducing the growth of fibroblasts (connective tissue cells that produce collagen and other fibers), decreasing the production of inflammatory chemicals and preventing the accumulation of cellular contents (extracellular matrix), thereby relieving edema and inflammation of the lungs.
Common side effects of Pirfenex 200 mg

upset or upset stomach, dry skin, cough, itchy skin, shortness of breath, abdominal pain and discomfort, skin redness or red skin, skin rash, vomiting, joint pain / joint pain, muscle pain, feeling drowsy, headache. Common: throat or respiratory tract infections that spread to the lungs and / or sinusitis, fatigue, acid reflux, chest pain and sun burns.Uncommon: feelings of weakness or low energy, urge to vomit, heartburn, constipation and fair wind, hot flashes, loss of appetite, diarrhea, feeling weak or low energy, change in taste, dizziness, bladder infections, very common: skin reactions after leaving sun exposure or using shaken, weight loss, feeling bloated, difficulty sleeping

What is Pirfenidone Pirfenidone?

Pirfenidone is a prescription drug used to treat people with a lung condition called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

FDA approval of two new drugs for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (Esbriet and Ofev) offers new hope for patients living with this deadly, incurable disease.

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved Esbriet (pirfenidone), an inhibitor of TGF-beta synthesis for the treatment of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

Before taking Pirfenex Pirfenidone Pirfenidone:

Before starting treatment, tell your doctor if you:

have liver problems
have kidney problems
smoker
have any other medical conditions
are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It is not known if the drug will harm your unborn child.
breastfeeding or planning to breastfeed. It is not known if the drug passes into breast milk. You and your doctor will need to decide if you will be taking Pirfenidone or breast-feeding.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-thecounter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

How should I take Pirfenidone?
Take this medication exactly as your doctor tells you to take it.
Your doctor may change the dosage as needed.
Take medicine with food. It can help relieve nausea and dizziness.
If you miss a dose, take the next dose as soon as you remember.
Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for your missed dose.
Do not take more than three doses every day.
If you overdose, call your doctor or go to the nearest emergency hospital right away.
Your doctor should do certain blood tests before starting treatment.
What should i avoid while taking Pirfenidone?
Avoid sunlight. Pirfenidone can make your skin sensitive to the sun and the light from tanning beds and tanning beds. You could get severe sunburn. Use sunscreen (SPF50) and wear a hat and clothing that cover your skin if you must be in sunlight. See your doctor if you get sunburn.
Avoid smoking. Smoking can affect how well the medicine works.
Esbriet Pirfenidone side effects:

Pirfenidone can cause serious side effects, including:

liver problems. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained symptoms such as yellowing of the skin or the white part of your eyes (jaundice), dark or brown (tea colored) urine, pain in the upper right part of the abdomen (belly), bleeding or more bruising. easy than usual feeling tired. Your doctor will do blood tests to check how your liver is working during your treatment.
sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity) and rash.
stomach problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn, and stomach pain may occur. Tell your doctor right away if your stomach problems get worse or persist. Your doctor may need to change your dose.