Treatment of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

In Treatment of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease caused by lung tissue becoming thick and stiff and eventually forming scar tissue within the lungs. The scarring or fibrosis seems to result from a cycle of damage and healing that occurs in the lungs. These changes are irreversible and the affected person may experience shortness of breath or dry cough as initial symptoms. Pirfetab Tablet reduces the scarring or fibrosis and makes breathing easier. You may experience some bothersome side effects. Discuss with your doctor if you have any doubts.

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.

Pirfetab Tablet is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. It reduces scarring and swelling in the lungs and helps to breathe better.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.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.

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.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pirfetab Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> 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. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Pirfetab Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Pirfetab Tablet may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Pirfetab Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pirfetab Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Pirfetab Tablet is not recommended with severe kidney disease and dialysis patients. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Pirfetab Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pirfetab Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Pirfetab Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Chemical Class :: Pyridones Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY|Action Class :: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)

Treatment of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) | Headache | Dizziness | Tiredness | Sinus inflammation | Loss of appetite | Upper respiratory tract infection | Weight loss | Nausea | Indigestion | Diarrhea | Photosensitivity

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Q. What monitoring will I need during treatment with Pirfetab Tablet?::: Your doctor will check your liver function before starting treatment with Pirfetab 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 Pirfetab Tablet.| Q. Why is it important to continue treatment with Pirfetab 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 Pirfetab Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Doing so can help preserve the existing lung function.| Q. What are the side effects of Pirfetab Tablet?::: Most common side effects of Pirfetab 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 Pirfetab Tablet blood tests may show increased levels of liver enzymes.| Q. Is Pirfetab Tablet a steroid?::: No Pirfetab 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 Pirfetab Tablet is right for me?::: Only you and your doctor can decide if Pirfetab Tablet is right for you. The doctor will only prescribe Pirfetab 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 Pirfetab Tablet?::: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive disease though its progression is unpredictable. Do not stop the medication without consulting the doctor. Continue taking Pirfetab Tablet to slow down the progression of the disease.| Q. What should I avoid while taking Pirfetab Tablet?::: You should restrict sun exposure while taking Pirfetab 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 Pirfetab 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.