{"product_id":"esbriet-pirfenidone","title":"ESBRIET (Pirfenidone)","description":"\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is this medication?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESBRIET (Pirfenidone)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnti-Inflammatory; Anti-Fibrotic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eESBRIET (Pirfenidone) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eis a pyridone indicated for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow does this medication work?\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe mechanism of action of ESBRIET (Pirfenidone) in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is not well established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I take this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOral:\u003c\/em\u003e Take 1 tablet 3 times each day for days 1 through 7. Take 2  tablets 3 times each day for days 8 through 14. Take 3 (267 mg) tablets or 1 (801 mg) tablet daily on day 15 and each day after.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Take: \u003c\/strong\u003eTake at the same times each day with food; in the morning, afternoon, and evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat should I watch for while using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBefore starting ESBRIET (Pirfenidone), make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePirfenidone\u003c\/span\u003e can make your skin sensitive to the sun and the light from sunlamps and tanning beds.  Use sunscreen (SPF 50) and wear a hat and clothes that cover your skin if you have to be in sunlight.  Avoid smoking as it may affect how well \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePirfenidone\u003c\/span\u003e works. \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePirfenidone \u003c\/span\u003ehas been associated with serious adverse effects.  If you have symptoms such as yellowing of your skin or the white part of your eyes (jaundice), dark or brown (tea colored) urine, pain on the upper right side of your stomach area (abdomen), bleeding or bruising more easily than normal, and are feeling tired contact your doctor immediately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat if I miss a dose?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf you miss 14 days or more of ESBRIET (Pirfenidone)\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e call your doctor right away for further instructions about how to take your medicine.  Do not take 2 doses at the same time to make up for your missed dose.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHow should I store this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKeep out of the reach of children at all times.  Store at room temperature, 59 to 86° F (15 to 30° C).  Protect from light.  Keep the container tightly closed.  Properly dispose of any unused medication after the expiration date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat are the possible side effects of using this medication?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNausea, rash, abdominal pain, upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, fatigue, headache, dyspepsia, dizziness, vomiting, anorexia, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, sinusitis, insomnia, weight decreased, and arthralgia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNote this is not a complete list of side effects for ESBRIET (Pirfenidone), only common ones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HOFFMAN-LA ROCHE","offers":[{"title":"267mg - 270 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47133890871614,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"801mg - 90 Tab - Canada","offer_id":47133890937150,"sku":null,"price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0321\/7982\/products\/Esbriet267mgtab.jpg?v=1695126425","url":"https:\/\/www.advochealth.com\/products\/esbriet-pirfenidone","provider":"AdvocHealth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}