Pirfemac

Your doctor will check your liver function before starting treatment with Pirfemac 400 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 Pirfemac 400 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 Pirfemac 400 Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Doing so can help preserve the existing lung function.

Only you and your doctor can decide if Pirfemac 400 Tablet is right for you. The doctor will only prescribe Pirfemac 400 Tablet after assessing your condition. Based on your response to treatment and tolerability, you should continue the medicine.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive disease, though its progression is unpredictable. Do not stop the medication without consulting the doctor. Continue taking Pirfemac 400 Tablet to slow down the progression of the disease.

You should restrict sun exposure while taking Pirfemac 400 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 Pirfemac 400 Tablet.

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.