Pirfetab

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

Only you and your doctor can decide if Pirfetab Tablet is right for you. The doctor will only prescribe Pirfetab 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 Pirfetab Tablet to slow down the progression of the disease.

You should restrict sun exposure while taking Pirfetab 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 Pirfetab 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.