Pirfenidone

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:approves gptkb:2014
gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:availability prescription only
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Esbriet
gptkbp:casnumber 53179-13-8
gptkbp:chemical_formula C19 H17 N3 O2
gptkbp:clinical_trial gptkb:ASCEND_trial
gptkb:CAPACITY_trials
Phase III
gptkbp:clinical_use treatment of lung fibrosis
gptkbp:composed_by gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:contraindication severe liver impairment
hypersensitivity to pirfenidone
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:Inter_Mune
gptkbp:discovery_year 1970s
gptkbp:dosage_form oral tablet
oral capsule
gptkbp:duration long-term therapy
gptkbp:excretion urine
gptkbp:formulation gptkb:tablet
gptkb:capsule
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pirfenidone
gptkbp:interacts_with gptkb:warfarin
other antifibrotic agents
gptkbp:invention patented
gptkbp:is_a_guide_for gptkb:Japanese_Respiratory_Society
gptkb:European_Respiratory_Society
gptkb:American_Thoracic_Society
gptkbp:is_monitored_by pulmonary function tests
liver function tests
gptkbp:lifespan approximately 24 hours
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:Esbriet
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action anti-fibrotic
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:origin natural product
gptkbp:patient_population adults
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics absorption
gptkbp:provides_guidance_on recommended for IPF
gptkbp:research_areas fibrosis
pulmonary medicine
gptkbp:route_of_administration oral
gptkbp:side_effect gptkb:anemia
fatigue
nausea
diarrhea
rash
skin reactions
thrombocytopenia
elevated liver enzymes
liver function abnormalities
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:idiopathic_pulmonary_fibrosis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:idiopathic_pulmonary_fibrosis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7