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Pirfenex

"Pirfenex" contains the Drug / Molecule “Pirfenidone”. Pirfenex exhibits both anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects. Pirfenidone reduces fibroblast proliferation inhibits TGF-β stimulated collagen production and reduces the production of fibrogenic mediators such as TGF-β.Pirfenidone has also been shown to reduce production of inflammatory mediators such as TNF-α and IL-1β in both cultured cells and isolated human peripheral blood.

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Specification

Indication

Pirfenex is used to treat mild to moderate forms of a certain lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

Note

Precaution

Pirfenex is a prescription drug and should be used under proper medical guidance and advice.

Updated On Oct 03, 2019 by Admin

Strength

200 mg

Packing

1 X 15 Tablets (Strip)

Storage

Store at room Temperature (25 C).

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Pirfenex also available as

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Esbriet-pirfenex

"Esbriet" contains the Drug / Molecule called “Pirfenidone”. Esbriet exhibits both anti-inflammatory and antifibrotic effects. Esbriet reduces fibroblast proliferation inhibits TGF-β stimulated collagen production and reduces the production of fibrogenic mediators such as TGF-β. Esbriet also been shown to reduce production of inflammatory mediators such as TNF-α and IL-1β in both cultured cells and isolated human peripheral blood mononuclear cells.

“Pirfenex” is generic version of “Esbrite” and both contain same Drug / Molecule “Pirfenidone”.