Pirfeheal
Pirfeheal Products are primarily used for
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
About Pirfeheal Products
Pirfeheal Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Pirfeheal are Headache, Dizziness, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Loss of appetite, Weight loss, Upper respiratory tract infection, Sinus inflammation, Tiredness.
How Pirfeheal Products work
Pirfenidone is an antifibrotic medication. It works by reducing fibrosis (scarring) and swelling in the lungs. This makes breathing easier.
Patient Concerns about Pirfeheal Products
Frequently asked questions about Pirfeheal Products
Frequently asked questions about Pirfenidone
Q. What monitoring will I need during treatment with Pirfeheal 200mg Tablet?
Your doctor will check your liver function before starting treatment with Pirfeheal 200mg Tablet. This test will be repeated monthly for the first 6 months, and then it will be done every three months. In addition to that, your doctor will also monitor your lung function periodically in order to see the response to Pirfeheal 200mg Tablet.
Q. Why is it important to continue treatment with Pirfeheal 200mg 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 Pirfeheal 200mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Doing so can help preserve the existing lung function.
Q. How do I know that Pirfeheal 200mg Tablet is right for me?
Only you and your doctor can decide if Pirfeheal 200mg Tablet is right for you. The doctor will only prescribe Pirfeheal 200mg 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 Pirfeheal 200mg Tablet?
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive disease, though its progression is unpredictable. Do not stop the medication without consulting the doctor. Continue taking Pirfeheal 200mg Tablet to slow down the progression of the disease.
Q. What should I avoid while taking Pirfeheal 200mg Tablet?
You should restrict sun exposure while taking Pirfeheal 200mg 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 Pirfeheal 200mg 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 that can be held responsible for shortened survival are older age, smoking history, and lower body mass index. The other factors can be a more severe extent of disease, both radiologically and physically, and the development of other lung complications or conditions.