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Pirfenidone is used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a type of lung disorder in which tissues of the lungs become scarred and inflamed, resulting in breathing difficulties.

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Take the Pirfenidone tablet in a dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the tablets whole with water. Take it during or after a meal to reduce the side effects. Do not crush or chew the tablets. Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication.

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Warnings

This medicine should not be used if you have severe liver disorders or kidney disorders if you are taking fluvoxamine (which treats depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder), or if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine. Do not drink grapefruit juice while taking this medicine. This medicine may cause gastrointestinal disorders and elevation in liver enzymes. Hence consult your doctor before you start taking this medicine. Avoid exposure to sunlight, including sunlamps. Use sunscreen daily and cover your head, legs, and arms to reduce exposure to sunlight. Avoid taking other medications because certain medications, such as Ciprofloxacin and Fluvoxamine, may interact with the effects of Pirfenidone and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

Precautions

Abnormalities, such as dark or brown urine, bruises, bleeding than usual, or jaundice, must be notified immediately to your doctor. Pirfenidone tablets may cause harm to the unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant before taking this medicine. Breastfeeding is not recommended while taking Pirfenidone. Because the medicine can pass into breast milk, potentially harming a nursing infant. Consult the doctor for more information. Inform your healthcare provider about all your medicines, including prescription, over-the-counter, nutritional and vitamin supplements, vaccines, and herbal products.

Side Effects

The most common side effects of Pirfenidone are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, tiredness, diarrhea, indigestion, headache, dizziness, skin reactions after exposure to sunlight, infections, weight loss, difficulty sleeping, changes in taste, cough, stomach pain, constipation, feeling bloated, heartburn, itchy, dry skin, muscle pain, joint pain, chest pain, shortness of breath.

Some serious effects are likely to occur while you are on the treatment with Pirfenidone are severe allergic reactions such as swelling of the face, lips, or tongue, wheezing, feeling faint, liver problems with the symptoms of yellowing of skin or eyes, dark urine, bruising, or bleeding.

Word Of Advice

Avoid smoking as it may reduce the efficacy of the Pirfenidone Tablet. Keep the Pirfenidone tablet out of sight and reach of children. Store at a temperature of 25°C. It is unknown if drinking alcohol while taking a Pirfenifone tablet is safe. Please speak with your physician. Your doctor will recommend you take a liver function test before starting the cycles with Perfinidone to monitor the functioning level. Take the tablet after a meal at the same time each day to reduce the side effects.

Frequently Asked Question

• How does Pirfenidone work?
• Pirfenidone works by reducing inflammation and fibrosis in the lungs. It inhibits the production of certain molecules that cause scarring and stiffening of the lung tissue. 

• How is Pirfenidone taken? 
• Pirfenidone is taken orally, usually with food. The dosage and frequency of the medication will depend on the patient's condition and other factors. 

• Who should not take Pirfenidone? 
• Pirfenidone is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women and those with severe liver or kidney disease. 

• What dosage of Pirfenidone should I take? 
• It is important to note that dosing may vary based on factors such as the patient's age, weight, renal function, and other medications they may be taking. Dosage adjustments may be necessary based on side effects or changes in the patient's condition. As with all medications, it is important to follow the dosage instructions provided by your healthcare provider and to consult with them if you have any questions or concerns. 

• What should I do if I miss a dose of Pirfenidone? 
• If you miss a dose of Pirfenidone, take it as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. 

• What tests should I take before starting Pirfenidone? 
• Your doctor will recommend you take a liver function test before starting the cycles with Perfinidone to monitor the functioning level. 

• How long should I take Pirfenidone? 
• Pirfenidone is a long-term medication that is taken indefinitely for treating IPF. Anyways, the duration of treatment may vary depending on the individual patient's response to the medication and other factors.