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)