Pirfenidone axunio (previously Pirfenidone AET)
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Active Ingredient: Pirfenidone
Product Overview
About Pirfenidone axunio (previously Pirfenidone AET)
Pirfenidone axunio (previously Pirfenidone AET) is a prescription medicine.
What it is used for
There is no information available on what Pirfenidone axunio (previously Pirfenidone AET) is used for.
How it is used
Pirfenidone AET can only be obtained with a prescription and treatment should be started and supervised by a doctor experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of IPF. The medicine is available as tablets (267, 534 and 801 mg) that are taken with food. The dose of Pirfenidone AET is increased steadily, starting with 267 mg three times a day in the first week, 534 mg three times a day in the second week and 801 mg three times a day from the third week onwards. Patients who have side effects such as stomach problems, skin reactions to light or significant changes in the levels of liver enzymes may need to take a lower dose, at least temporarily.
How it works
The mechanism of action of pirfenidone, the active substance in Pirfenidone AET, is not fully understood but it has been shown to reduce the production of fibroblasts and other substances involved in the formation of fibrous tissue during the body’s tissue repair process, thereby slowing down the progression of the disease in IPF patients.
Active substance: pirfenidone
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