Nintedanib
Nintedanib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used for selected fibrosing lung diseases. Listed uses include Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Chronic Fibrosing Interstitial Lung Disease.
Key points
- It can slow decline but does not reverse established fibrosis.
- Diarrhoea, liver injury, bleeding and cardiovascular risks require monitoring.
- Severe abdominal pain, bleeding or breathing deterioration needs urgent care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Liver function, pregnancy, bleeding risk, heart disease, surgery and interacting medicines require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for severe abdominal pain, uncontrolled bleeding, chest pain, jaundice or sudden worsening breathlessness.