🌬️ RespiratoryOral Tablet
Pirfenidone
pirfenidone
Pirfenidone tablets are indicated for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Pirfenidone is a pyridone indicated for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Form
Oral Tablet
Uses
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Side effects
0
Category
Respiratory
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What is Pirfenidone used for?
- Pirfenidone is a pyridone indicated for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
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pirfenidone warnings & precautions
- Elevated liver enzymes and drug-induced liver injury: ALT, AST, and bilirubin elevations have occurred with pirfenidone including cases of drug-induced liver injury.
- In the post-marketing setting, non-serious and serious cases of drug-induced liver injury, including severe liver injury with fatal outcomes, have been reported.
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