Pirfenidone
Pirfenidone is an active ingredient of the class «immunosuppressive drug».
Chemical compound
What it is used for
- Interstitial lung disease
- Immune disorder
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Respiratory disease
- Lung disease
ESBRIET is indicated for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). ESBRIET is a pyridone indicated for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Esbriet is indicated in adults for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
How it works
- Unknown
Class: immunosuppressive drug
Common side effects
The following adverse reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of the labeling: Liver Enzyme Elevations and Drug-Induced Liver Injury Photosensitivity Reaction or Rash Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions Gastrointestinal Disorders The most common adverse reactions (≥10%) are nausea, rash, abdominal…
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
The data with ESBRIET use in pregnant women are insufficient to inform on drug associated risks for major birth defects and miscarriage.
Interactions
Brand names
United States
Esbriet
European Union
Esbriet · Pirfenidone axunio (previously Pirfenidone AET) · Pirfenidone Viatris
Canada
Auro-Pirfenidone · Esbriet · Jamp Pirfenidone · M-Pirfenidone · Mar-Pirfenidone · Sandoz Pirfenidone
Approval status
- US Food and Drug Administration
- prescription · since 2014
- European Medicines Agency
- authorised · since 2011
- Health Canada
- prescription · marketed
- First approval anywhere
- 2011
Codes
- ATC
- L04AX05
- RxNorm CUI
- 1592254
- ChEMBL
- CHEMBL1256391
- PubChem CID
- 40632
- UNII
- D7NLD2JX7U
- Wikidata
- Q2060696
Frequently asked questions
What is Pirfenidone used for?
Pirfenidone is used for: Interstitial lung disease, Immune disorder, Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Respiratory disease, and Lung disease.
What kind of medicine is Pirfenidone?
Pirfenidone is an active ingredient of the class «immunosuppressive drug».
What are the brand names of Pirfenidone?
Brand names of Pirfenidone include Esbriet, Pirfenidone axunio (previously Pirfenidone AET), Pirfenidone Viatris, Auro-Pirfenidone, Jamp Pirfenidone, M-Pirfenidone, Mar-Pirfenidone, and Sandoz Pirfenidone.
Medicines in the same class
Sources and licences
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- Wikidata (CC0 1.0)
- openFDA / DailyMed (public domain)
- European Medicines Agency (reuse with acknowledgement)
- Health Canada Drug Product Database (Open Government Licence – Canada)