Fiboresp Tablet [Pirfenidone (200mg)]

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. Fiboresp Tablet is to be taken with food.

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. Fiboresp Tablet is to be taken with food.

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Fiboresp 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

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

- Driving : UNSAFE

Fiboresp Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

- Kidney : CAUTION

Fiboresp Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fiboresp Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Fiboresp Tablet is not recommended with severe kidney disease and dialysis patients.

- Liver : CAUTION

Fiboresp Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fiboresp Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Fiboresp Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

strip of 10 tablets

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

Treatment of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Store below 30?C

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