PIRFETAB 200MG TAB

Overview

PIRFETAB 200MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.

PIRFETAB 200MG TAB is composed of: PIRFENIDONE (200.0 MG)

Pirfenidone is prescribed for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis which is a severe irreversible disease marked by a progressive decline in lung function. The scarring of lungs is caused by some unknown origin.Pirfenidone helps to reduce fibrosis (scarring) and swelling in the lungs.

Usage

PIRFENIDONE is generally used to treat: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
PIRFENIDONE can address symptoms like: Difficulty Breathing, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Cough

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

How Do I Take It?

PIRFETAB 200MG TAB is generally taken With Food.

Precautions for PIRFETAB 200MG TAB and its Constituents

• You should not use pirfenidone if you are allergic to it.
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
• Take pirfenidone with food at the same time each day.
• Pirfenidone is usually taken 3 times per day.
• You should not take more than 3 doses per day.
• You must follow this first-2-week "dose escalation" schedule when you start taking pirfenidone.
• You may need frequent medical tests to be sure pirfenidone is not causing harmful effects on your liver.
• Your next few doses may be delayed or reduced based on the results of these tests.
• Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Pirfenidone can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen Tell your doctor if you are also using antibiotic medicine, which can also make you more sensitive to sunlight.
• Avoid smoking while taking this medicine. Smoking could make pirfenidone less effective.
• Do not take pirfenidone if you are currently taking any other medicine such as tetracycline antibiotics, as they can make you more photo sensitive.
• Do not take pirfenidone if you are currently taking any other medicine such as fluvoxamine, it should be discontinued prior to the initiation of pirfenidone therapy and avoided during pirfenidone therapy.
  

Common Side-Effects

PIRFENIDONE : Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Head Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness), Weight Loss (unintentional), Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Runny Nose, Difficulty Sleeping, Body Pain, Eyes Pain

Serious Side-Effects

PIRFENIDONE : Dyspepsia, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Insomnia, Sunburn, Body Discoloration, Abdomen Discomfort, Decreased Taste, Increased Sensitivity To Heat, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) Urine

Food Interactions

You should  avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking pirfenidone, as it may increase blood levels of the medication and lead to more side effects.

Disease Interactions

PIRFENIDONE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, Smoking

Technical Classification

PIRFENIDONE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS UNCATEGORIZED AGENTS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS

Available Alternatives for PIRFETAB 200MG TAB

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

FIBORESP 200MG TAB	INR 185 for 10 TABLETS	PIRFENIDONE 200.0 MG
FIBRODONE 200MG TAB	INR 175.5 for 10 TABLETS	PIRFENIDONE 200.0 MG
PIRFENEX 200MG TAB	INR 160 for 10 TABLETS	PIRFENIDONE 200 MG
PIRFETAB 200MG TAB	INR 177 for 10 TABLETS	PIRFENIDONE 200.0 MG
SPIROPIRF 200MG TAB	INR 175.35 for 10 TABLETS	PIRFENIDONE 200.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

PIRFENIDONE

PIRFENIDONE