The medicine is intended to treat a lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in adults.
• The medicine is intended to treat adults with chronic (long-lasting) fibrosing interstitial lung disease (ILD) with a progressive phenotype.
• The medicine is intended to slow the rate of decline in pulmonary function in patients with systemic sclerosis-associated with interstitial lung disease.
Brand Manufacturer: Boehringer Ingelheim
Side Effects: Most common side effects: Diarrhea Nausea and vomiting Abdominal pain Elevated liver enzymes Loss of appetite and weight loss Skin ulcers Tiredness Not all side effects are listed here. Consult a healthcare provider if you experience these or other unexpected effects
Indication: Ofev is a medicine for adults with two types of lung diseases: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) : This is a disease that scars the lungs. Other chronic lung diseases with scarring that worsens over time : This covers a broader group of lung conditions with similar symptoms. It’s important to talk to your doctor to see if Ofev is right for you.