It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pulmosis 801. Please consult your doctor.
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Pulmosis 801 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Pulmosis 801 during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
UNSAFE
Pulmosis 801 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Pulmosis 801 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pulmosis 801 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pulmosis 801 is not recommended with severe kidney disease and dialysis patients.
CAUTION
Pulmosis 801 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pulmosis 801 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Pulmosis 801 is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Pulmosis 801mg Tablet
Introduction
Pulmosis 801 is a prescription medicine used in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. It reduces scarring and swelling in the lungs and helps to breathe better.
It may be taken with food. But, It is better to take it at the same time every...
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Uses of Pulmosis 801
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Side effects of Pulmosis 801
Common
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Headache
Dizziness
Tiredness
Sinus inflammation
Loss of appetite
Upper respiratory tract infection
Weight loss
How to use Pulmosis 801
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pulmosis 801 is to be taken with food.
How Pulmosis 801 works
Pulmosis 801 is an antifibrotic medication. It works by reducing fibrosis (scarring) and swelling in the lungs. This makes breathing easier.
Quick Tips
Pulmosis 801 reduces scarring and swelling in the lungs, and helps you breathe better.
It is best to take this medicine with food and at the same time each day.
This medication may make you more sensitive to sun. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
Stop smoking during treatment with Pulmosis 801 as it can reduce the effect of the treatment.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
It may cause weight loss. Monitor your weight regularly.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite, darkened urine or y...
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Brief Description
Indication
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
Administration
Should be taken with food: Take w/ food to reduce the possibility of nausea & dizziness. Swallow whole w/ water. Take doses at same time each day.
Adult Dose
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Initial dose titration
Days 1-7: 267 mg (1 capsule) PO TID
Days 8-14: 534 mg (2 capsules) PO TID
Day 15 and thereaft...
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Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
Mild, moderate, or severe: Use caution; monitor and consider dosage modification or discontinuation as needed
ESRD requiring dialys...
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Contraindication
Hypersensitivity. History of angioedema. Severe hepatic & renal impairment or end stage liver & renal disease. Concomitant use w/ fluvoxamine.
Mode of Action
Precise mechanism by which pirfenidone may work in pulmonary fibrosis has not been established
Inhibits transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta, a chem...
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Precaution
Hepatic function abnormalities, hepatic impairment, photosensitivity reaction or rash, angioedema, dizziness, fatigue & wt loss. May affect ability to...
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