Pirfetab Tablet

Short Description

Pirfetab Tablet is a prescription medicine used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, reducing scarring and swelling in the lungs and helping to breathe better.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Pirfetab Tablet is best taken with food. Take it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. The most common side effects of this medicine include insomnia, headache, dizziness, dyspepsia, nausea, diarrhea, and photosensitivity. To overcome dizziness, avoid driving or attention-seeking activity. Some people may experience weight loss and other side effects. Monitor your weight regularly or ask for the doctor's advice in such cases. Your doctor also may perform a liver function test while on treatment with this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pirfetab Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pirfetab Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Information regarding the use of Pirfetab Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy Warning

Pirfetab Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Pirfetab Tablet is an antifibrotic medication. It works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the body that is involved in causing fibrosis. This reduces the scarring and swelling in the lungs and makes breathing easier.

Pirfetab Tablet reduces scarring and swelling in the lungs It helps you breathe better It is best to take this medicine with food and at the same time each day It may make you more sensitive to sun. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors Stop smoking during treatment with Pirfetab Tablet as it can reduce the effect of the treatment It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you It may cause weight loss. Monitor your weight regularly It may cause liver function changes. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice)