Pirfenidone (Oral Route)
Name: Pirfenidone (Oral Route)
- Pirfenidone Oral Route brand name
- Pirfenidone Oral Route 2403 mg
- Pirfenidone Oral Route dosage
- Pirfenidone Oral Route average dose
- Pirfenidone Oral Route missed dose
US Brand Name
- Esbriet
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of pirfenidone in the elderly.
Pregnancy
| Pregnancy Category | Explanation | |
|---|---|---|
| All Trimesters | C | Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR no animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate studies in pregnant women. |
Other Interactions
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using this medicine with any of the following is usually not recommended, but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco.
- Tobacco
Dosing
The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
- For oral dosage form (capsules):
- For idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis:
- Adults—On Days 1 to 7, 1 capsule three times a day. On Days 8 to 14, 2 capsules three times a day. On Day 15 and each day after, 3 capsules three times a day. Each capsule contains 267 milligrams (mg) of pirfenidone. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 2403 mg (9 capsules) per day.
- Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
- For idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis:
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
If you miss a dose for 14 days or more, tell your doctor right away. You may need to start at a lower dose again.