Pirfenidone
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Phototoxicity, gastrointestinal effects and lack of efficacy: 3 case reports In a retrospective, observational study of 31 patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) who received pirfenidone treatment between 2011 to December 2016, 3 patients [ages and sexes not stated] were described, who developed phototoxicity (one patient), exhibited lack of efficacy (one patient), and gastrointestinal effects (one patient) during treatment with pirfenidone for IPF [routes, dosages, and durations of treatments to reactions onsets not stated]. Subsequently, patients pirfenidone treatment was discontinued in 2 patients, and pirfenidone dosages reduced in one patient who was non-adherent thereafter [outcomes not stated]. Ribes BM, et al. Effectiveness and safety of pirfenidone for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. European Journal of Hospital Pharmacy 27: 350-354, No. 6, Nov 2020. Available 803519331 from: URL: http://doi.org/10.1136/ejhpharm-2018-001806
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Reactions 5 Dec 2020 No. 1833
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