Drug details

Esbriet (pirfenidone capsules)

type of Transforming Growth Factor Inhibitors

Esbriet (pirfenidone) is an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • loss of appetite,
  • dark urine,
  • vomiting,
  • stomach pain,
  • rash, and
  • severe dizziness
  • yellowing of the eyes and skin (jaundice),
  • persistent nausea,
The following drugs are related to Esbriet, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Ofev (nintedanib capsules)