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Pirfenidone

Pirfenidone is an antifibrotic used for selected idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Esbriet

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

200 · 400mg

Pirfenidone 200mg and 400mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. An antifibrotic acting on growth factors.

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Key points

  • It can slow functional decline but does not reverse lung fibrosis.
  • Liver injury, gastrointestinal effects and photosensitivity require monitoring.
  • Jaundice or sudden worsening breathlessness needs urgent care.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.

Important safety checks

Liver function, smoking, sun exposure, pregnancy and interacting medicines require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for jaundice, severe abdominal symptoms, facial swelling, breathing difficulty or sudden worsening breathlessness.

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