Description

Pirfenidone (Pirfenex 200mg) tablet contains an active ingredient called pirfenidone which is used to treat a lung disease called IPF, which stands for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Pirfenidone (Pirfenex 200mg) is meant to be used by adults only as per the doctor’s direction. Take this food with food or after your meal.

Uses of Pirfenidone (Pirfenex 200 mg)

Pirfenex 200 mg tablet (Pirfenidone) helps treat Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or IPF, an adult lung disease.

How Does It Work?

IPF is a medical condition where the tissues of your lungs are swollen and scarred, making it difficult for you to breathe normally and affecting your lungs’ normal functioning. Pirfenex 200 mg tablet (Pirfenidone) works in the patient’s body by lowering the scars and swelling in the lungs, which lets the patient breathe easily.

Direction

You have to take this medicine orally and with food as per your doctor’s precipitation and direction (usually, this medicine is taken 3times a day). When you take Pirfenex 200 mg tablet (Pirfenidone) medicine with food, your risk of nausea and dizziness can increase. Therefore, doctors suggest starting Pirfenex 200 mg tablet (Pirfenidone) at a low dose to avoid side effects and then slowly increase the dosage’s strength. You need to follow your doctor’s direction strictly.

The strength of this dose depends on your medical conditions, response to other medicine, and treatment. Inform your doctor about all non-prescription, prescription, and herbal medicines you are using. If you want to derive the best benefit, take this medicine regularly without missing any dose. Consult your doctor if you see your health condition worsening or experiencing any side effects.

Side Effects

There can be certain side effects that you may notice while taking this medicine. They are-

• Weight loss
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Tiredness
• Loss of appetite
• Change in taste
• Stomach upset
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Lack of energy

Although you may experience a few side effects, you should know that the benefit derived from this medicine is much greater than the risk of causing these side effects. Many people don’t experience any side effects while using this medicine.

II you notice symptoms of liver damage, then contact your doctor immediately. There is rarely any case of Pirfenidone (Pirfenex 200mg) to cause serious damage to the liver. Allergic reaction to this medicine is also a rare phenomenon. However, if you notice any trouble while breathing, itching, skin rash, then get medical help immediately.

Things to remember

• Avoid staying out in the sun for a prolonged-time period.
• Take this medicine with food or after eating.
• Don’t smoke or consume alcohol while you are under treatment.
• Inform your doctor whether you are pregnant or plan for pregnancy and breastfeeding so that your doctor tells you the next step according to your medical history
• You should not break, chew or cut the Pirfenex 200 mg tablet (Pirfenidone) . Just swallow it with a glass of water.
• Things to avoid

Avoid taking this medicine when you are pregnant since there are limited details relayed to pregnant women’s safety.
It should also be avoided if you are breastfeeding since it is unknown whether Pirfenex 200 mg tablet (Pirfenidone) will pass into the breast milk and affect your infant’s safety.
It is not recommended to patients under 18 years of age.
Avoid smoking and consuming alcohol as the effect of this medicine will be lower.
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice while taking this medicine.

Storage

Store it in a cool place and protect it from moisture, direct sunlight, and heat.