Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 How Do I Take It?
- 5 Precautions for PIRFENEX 200MG TAB and its Constituents
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Food Interactions
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 11.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 11.2 What was the Dosage Advised?
- 11.3 How long was it prescribed?
- 11.4 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 11.5 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 11.6 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 11.7 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 11.8 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 12 Available Alternatives for PIRFENEX 200MG TAB
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Overview
PIRFENEX 200MG TAB is a Schedule H drug.PIRFENEX 200MG TAB is composed of: PIRFENIDONE (200 MG)
Pirfenidone is prescribed for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis which is a severe irreversible disease marked by a progressive decline in lung function. The scarring of lungs is caused by some unknown origin.Pirfenidone helps to reduce fibrosis (scarring) and swelling in the lungs.
Usage
PIRFENIDONE is generally used to treat: Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisPIRFENIDONE can address symptoms like: Difficulty Breathing, Fatigue (tiredness), Rapid Heart Rate (pulse), Cough
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
How Do I Take It?
PIRFENEX 200MG TAB is generally taken With Food.Precautions for PIRFENEX 200MG TAB and its Constituents
- You should not use pirfenidone if you are allergic to it.
- Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Take pirfenidone with food at the same time each day.
- Pirfenidone is usually taken 3 times per day.
- You should not take more than 3 doses per day.
- You must follow this first-2-week "dose escalation" schedule when you start taking pirfenidone.
- You may need frequent medical tests to be sure pirfenidone is not causing harmful effects on your liver.
- Your next few doses may be delayed or reduced based on the results of these tests.
- Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Avoid exposure to sunlight or tanning beds. Pirfenidone can make you sunburn more easily. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen Tell your doctor if you are also using antibiotic medicine, which can also make you more sensitive to sunlight.
- Avoid smoking while taking this medicine. Smoking could make pirfenidone less effective.
- Do not take pirfenidone if you are currently taking any other medicine such as tetracycline antibiotics, as they can make you more photo sensitive.
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Do not take pirfenidone if you are currently taking any other medicine such as fluvoxamine, it should be discontinued prior to the initiation of pirfenidone therapy and avoided during pirfenidone therapy.
Common Side-Effects
PIRFENIDONE : Diarrhoea, Indigestion, Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Nausea, Vomit, Loss Of Appetite, Abdomen Pain, Abdomen Upset Stomach, Head Headache, Dizziness, Fatigue (tiredness), Weight Loss (unintentional), Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Runny Nose, Difficulty Sleeping, Body Pain, Eyes PainSerious Side-Effects
PIRFENIDONE : Dyspepsia, Upper Respiratory Tract Infections, Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Insomnia, Sunburn, Body Discoloration, Abdomen Discomfort, Decreased Taste, Increased Sensitivity To Heat, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Dark Colored (brown) UrineFood Interactions
You should avoid consuming grapefruit or grapefruit juice while taking pirfenidone, as it may increase blood levels of the medication and lead to more side effects.
Disease Interactions
PIRFENIDONE can interfere with: Acute Liver Failure, Acute Renal Failure, SmokingTechnical Classification
PIRFENIDONE is categorized as: MISCELLANEOUS UNCATEGORIZED AGENTS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 3 Times Daily | 96% |
What was the Dosage Advised?
| 3tabs | 26% |
| 3tab | 26% |
| 2tabs | 15% |
| 1tab | 15% |
| 2tab | 9% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 7 Days | 74% |
| 14 Days | 21% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| 35 to 50yrs | 2% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 10% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 38% |
| 70yrs and above | 50% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 53% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Pulmonologist | 94% |
| Neurologist | 2% |
| Physician | 2% |
| Cardiologist | 2% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| MUCINAC 600MG TAB | 31% |
| DUOLIN NEB | 22% |
| FORACORT NEB | 13% |
| FOSAMAX 70MG TAB | 13% |
| WYSOLONE 10MG TAB | 13% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| LFT (SCREENING) | 26% |
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 18% |
| PFT (SCREENING) | 15% |
| XRAY CHEST PA (RADIOLOGY) | 11% |
Available Alternatives for PIRFENEX 200MG TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| FIBORESP 200MG TAB | INR 185 for 10 TABLETS | PIRFENIDONE 200.0 MG |
| FIBRODONE 200MG TAB | INR 175.5 for 10 TABLETS | PIRFENIDONE 200.0 MG |
| PIRFENEX 200MG TAB | INR 160 for 10 TABLETS | PIRFENIDONE 200 MG |
| PIRFETAB 200MG TAB | INR 177 for 10 TABLETS | PIRFENIDONE 200.0 MG |
| SPIROPIRF 200MG TAB | INR 175.35 for 10 TABLETS | PIRFENIDONE 200.0 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| PIRFENIDONE | PIRFENIDONE |