Manufacturer: Lupin Ltd
Salt Composition : Pirfenidone(200mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Fibrodone 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, and dizziness. 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.
Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have liver or kidney disease. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. It makes your skin sun-sensitive, wear protective clothing or apply sunscreen while in direct contact with the sun. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Pirfenidone in Fibrodone 200 tablet works by reducing the swelling and scarring in the lungs, thus making it easier to breathe.
Pirfenidone displays linear pharmacokinetics in the dose range of 200 to 600 mg after single oral doses. The compound is rapidly absorbed and cleared from plasma, which supports the use of PF for a 3 times daily dose regimen. Pirfenidone should be taken with food to decrease the irritant effect on the stomach.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Fibrodone
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Headache
Dizziness
Tiredness
Sinus inflammation
Loss of appetite
Upper respiratory tract infection
Weight loss
Cholestasis, hepatic disease, hepatitis, hepatotoxicity, jaundice.
Dialysis, renal disease, renal failure, renal impairment.
Tobacco smoking.
Sunlight (UV) exposure.
Pregnancy
Breast-feeding.
Fibrodone 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.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fibrodone Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Fibrodone Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Use with caution
Below 9years: Contraindicated
Pirfenidone is used for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (scarring of the lungs with an unknown cause). Pirfenidone is in a class of medications called pyridones. It works by blocking the action of a certain natural substance in the body that is involved in causing fibrosis.
PIRFENIDONE may have interaction with an anti-depressant (fluvoxamine), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, enoxacin, rifampicin), antiarrhythmic (amiodarone, propafenone), antacid (omeprazole).
Do not chew, crush or break it. Fibrodone Tablet is to be taken with food.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Fibrodone Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Fibrodone Tablet reduces scarring and swelling in the lungs, and helps you breathe better.
It is best to take this medicine with food and at the same time each day.
This medication may make you more sensitive to sun. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
Stop smoking during treatment with Fibrodone 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.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
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. Fibrodone Tablet is to be taken with food.
Q. What monitoring will I need during treatment with Fibrodone Tablet?
Your doctor will check your liver function before starting treatment with Fibrodone Tablet. This test will be repeated monthly for the first 6 months and then it will be done after every three months. In addition to that, your doctor will also monitor your lung function periodically in order to see the response to Fibrodone Tablet.
Q. Why is it important to continue treatment with Fibrodone Tablet?
It is important to control the progression of the disease by preserving your lung function which cannot be restored, once lost. Hence, it is highly recommended to start and continue the treatment with Fibrodone Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Doing so can help preserve the existing lung function.
Q. What are the side effects of Fibrodone Tablet?
Most common side effects of Fibrodone Tablet include skin sensitivity to sunlight, nausea, tiredness, diarrhea, indigestion or upset stomach, loss of appetite, and headache. Other common side effects include infections of the throat or the airways, bladder infections, weight loss, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, sleepiness, changes in taste, hot flushes, shortness of breath, and cough. Additionally, one may experience stomach problems such as acid reflux, vomiting, bloating, abdominal pain and discomfort, heart burn, constipation, skin problems such as itchy skin, skin redness or red skin, dry skin, skin rash, muscle pain, aching joints/joint pains, weakness, chest pain, and sunburn. It is possible that after using Fibrodone Tablet blood tests may show increased levels of liver enzymes.
Q. Is Fibrodone Tablet a steroid?
No, Fibrodone Tablet is not a steroid. It belongs to pyridines group of medicines. It is used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in adults. In IPF, the tissues of the lungs get scarred and swell with time, which creates problem in breathing. This medicine helps reduce these effects to make you breathe better.
Q. How do I know that Fibrodone Tablet is right for me?
Only you and your doctor can decide if Fibrodone Tablet is right for you. The doctor will only prescribe Fibrodone Tablet after assessing your condition. Based on your response to treatment and tolerability, you should continue the medicine.
Q. If my disease is stable can I stop Fibrodone Tablet?
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive disease though its progression is unpredictable. Do not stop the medication without consulting the doctor. Continue taking Fibrodone Tablet to slow down the progression of the disease.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Fibrodone Tablet?
You should restrict sun exposure, while taking Fibrodone Tablet. Wear sunblock daily and cover your arms, legs, and head to reduce exposure to sunlight. Along with that, avoid smoking as it decreases the effect of Fibrodone Tablet.
Q. What is the survival rate of pulmonary fibrosis?
The median survival of patients with pulmonary fibrosis is 2-3 years, yet some people live much longer. The factors which can be held responsible for shortened survival are older age, smoking history, and lower body mass index. The other factors can be more severe extent of disease both radiologically and physical impairment, and the development of other lung complications or conditions.
