Pirfenex 200mg Strip Of 15 Tablets
Pirfenex 200 MG Description
Pirfenex 200 mg tablet contains Pirfenidone as its active ingredient. It is used to treat a lung disease called Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). It is meant for use only in adults. It should be t
aken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. It should be taken with or after food. You should avoid being in the sunlight for too long and do not smoke while on treatment with Pirfenex 200 mg tablet. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹369.64 |
You Save | ₹50.41 (12% on MRP) |
Contains | Pirfenidone(200.0 Mg) |
Therapy | DRUGS FOR IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS |
Uses of Pirfenex 200 MG
Contraindications of Pirfenex 200 MG
- If you are allergic to Pirfenidone or any other ingredients of Pirfenex 200 mg tablet.
- If in the past while on treatment with Pirfenidone, you have experienced symptoms like swelling of the face, lips, tongue along with difficulty in breathing (angioedema).
- If you are suffering from a severe liver or kidney disease.
- If you are on fluvoxamine, a medicine used to treat your mental health.
Side effects of Pirfenex 200 MG
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain, heartburn
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite, weight loss
- Sensitivity to sunlight, sunburn
Precautions and Warnings of Pirfenex 200 MG
Pregnancy
- Pirfenex 200 mg tablet should be avoided during pregnancy, as there is limited information about its safety in pregnant women.
- If you are pregnant or think you may be or are planning for a baby, you should consult your doctor before starting this medicine.
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have problems with your liver or kidneys.
- You are on tetracycline antibiotics like doxycycline, minocycline.
- You are a smoker, you should avoid smoking while on treatment with Pirfenex 200 mg tablet as it reduces the effect of this medicine.
- You should avoid being in sunlight for too long.
- Your doctor may regularly monitor your weight, as this medicine may cause weight loss.
- Your doctor may also frequently ask you to get your blood test done while on treatment with Pirfenex 200 mg tablet.
- Pirfenex 200 mg tablet is not recommended for use in patients below 18 years of age.
Mode of Action of Pirfenex 200 MG
How Does It Work?
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is a medical condition that causes the tissues in the lungs to swell and scar, thus making it difficult for you to breath deeply and also makes it tough for the lungs to function properly....
- Pirfenidone in Pirfenex 200 mg tablet works by reducing the swelling and scarring in the lungs, thus making it easier to breathe.
Directions for Use of Pirfenex 200 MG
Interactions of Pirfenex 200 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Pirfenex 200 mg tablet may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled....
- Concomitant use of Pirfenex 200 mg tablet along with medicines like enoxacin, ciprofloxacin (antibiotic), amiodarone, propafenone (used in heart problems), fluvoxamine (used to treat your mental health) may increase side effects of this medicine....
- Use of medicines like omeprazole (used in indigestion), rifampicin (antibiotic) along with Pirfenex 200 mg tablet, may alter the way it works.
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Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the use of Pirfenex 200 mg tablet ?
Q: How to take Pirfenex 200 mg tablet ?
Q: Can Pirfenex 200 mg tablet be used in children?
Q: Does Pirfenex 200 mg tablet cause weight loss?
Q: I smoke regularly, will this habit affect my treatment with Pirfenex 200 mg tablet?
Q: Can I take Pirfenex 200 mg tablet on an empty stomach?
Q: Does Pirfenex 200 mg tablet cause diarrhoea?
Q: What is the dose of Pirfenex 200 mg tablet?
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