Generics
Pirfenidone
Used For
Lung Disorder.
Side Effects
? Infections of the throat or the airways going into the lungs and/or sinusitus ? Feeling sick (nausea) ? Stomach problems such as acid reflux, vomiting and feeling constipated ? Diarrhoea ? Indigestion or stomach upset ? Weight loss ? Decreased appetite ? Difficulty sleeping ? Tiredness ? Dizziness ? Headache ? Shortness of breath ? Cough ? Aching joints/joint pains ? Bladder infections ? Feeling sleepy ? Changes in taste ? Hot flushes ? Stomach problems such as feeling bloated, abdominal pain and discomfort, heart burn, and passing wind ? Blood tests may show increased levels of liver enzymes .
Drug Interactions
? Enoxacin ? Ciprofloxacin ? Amiodarone ? Propafenone ? Fluvoxamine ? Omeprazole ? Rifampicin .
Indication
It is indicated for the treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).




