Pirfenidone Uses

Pirfenidone is used for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

How Pirfenidone Works

Pirfenidone reduces lung fibrosis through downregulation of the production of growth factors and procollagens I and II.

Common side effects of Pirfenidone

Headache, Dizziness, Tired Feeling, Stomach Pain, Heartburn, Upset Stomach, Cold Symptoms Such As Stuffy Nose, Sneezing, Sore Throat

Kunal is a registered pharmacist with RGUHS with over 4 years experience. He is a medicine content contributor at Health-Shoppe.com.