Pirfenidone

Pirfenidone is used in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Pirfenidone helps to reduce fibrosis (scarring) and swelling which causes harder for the lungs to work. Pirfenidone is not a cure for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, but this medicine may slow the progress of this disease.

Some of the potential side effects of Pirfenidone can include the symptoms below;

Nausea,
Vomiting,
Headache,
Rash,
Insomnia,
Loss of appetite,
Gastro-esophageal reflux disease,
Diarrhoea,
Weight loss,
Upper respiratory tract infection,
Dizziness,
Fatigue,
Abdominal pain,
Joint pain,
Dyspepsia,
Sinus inflammation.