Comparing Esbriet vs Pirfenidone
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Prescribed for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. Esbriet may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. pirfenidone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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Common side effects include: abdominal distention, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, dyspepsia, fatigue, gastroesophageal reflux disease, nausea, skin rash, upper abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, and anorexia. See the full Esbriet side effects document. |
Commonly reported side effects include: abdominal distention, abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness, dyspepsia, fatigue, gastroesophageal reflux disease, nausea, skin rash, upper abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, and anorexia. See the full pirfenidone side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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Esbriet | ||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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3 hours |
3 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 114 drugs are known to interact with Esbriet:
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A total of 114 drugs are known to interact with pirfenidone:
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First Approval Date |
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October 15, 2014 |
October 15, 2014 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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