Pirfenidone Sandoz
Pirfenidone Sandoz is a medicine used to treat a lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in adults, helping to reduce scarring and swelling in your lungs so you can breathe easier.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
267 mg
Active Ingredient
Pirfenidone
Manufacturer
Sandoz A/S
How to Use
Dosage
From day 15 onwards, take 801 mg (3 yellow tablets or 1 dark pink tablet) three times a day.
Method
Swallow tablets whole with water, with or after a meal, to reduce side effects like nausea and dizziness.
Important
The maximum total daily dose is 2403 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Respiratory or sinus infections
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Stomach problems like heartburn, vomiting, or constipation
- •Diarrhea
- •Indigestion or upset stomach
- •Weight loss
- •Decreased appetite
- •Trouble sleeping
- •Tiredness
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Shortness of breath
- •Cough
- •Joint pain
- •Urinary tract infections
- •Drowsiness
- •Taste changes
- •Hot flushes
- •Abdominal discomfort (bloating, pain, heartburn, gas)
- •Increased liver enzyme levels in blood tests
- •Skin reactions to sun or sunlamps
- •Skin issues like itching, redness, dry skin, rash
- •Muscle pain
- •Feeling weak or lacking energy
- •Chest pain
- •Sunburn
RARE
- •Low sodium levels in the blood, which can cause headache, dizziness, confusion, weakness, muscle cramps, nausea, or vomiting
- •Reduced white blood cell count in blood tests
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to pirfenidone or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- Stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical help if you experience signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of your face, lips, or tongue, itching, hives, or trouble breathing.
- Do not take this medicine if you are currently taking fluvoxamine (a medicine for depression or obsessive-compulsive disorder).
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe or advanced liver disease.
- Do not take this medicine if you have severe kidney disease requiring dialysis.
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- This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Avoid sunlight (including sunlamps) and use sunscreen daily, wearing protective clothing to cover your arms, legs, and head.
- Stop smoking before starting and during treatment with this medicine, as smoking can reduce its effectiveness.
- This medicine can cause dizziness and tiredness. Be careful if you need to do tasks that require focus and good coordination, like driving or operating machinery.
- This medicine can cause serious liver problems. Your doctor will do blood tests before and regularly during your treatment to check how your liver is working.
- Severe skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome or DRESS syndrome have been reported. If you notice any serious skin reactions (e.g., red or blistering spots, peeling skin, fever, swollen lymph nodes), stop taking this medicine and seek immediate medical attention.