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Revista de la OFIL
On-line version ISSN 1699-714XPrint version ISSN 1131-9429
Abstract
GIMENEZ-CANDELA, RM; GONZALEZ-FREIRE, L; VEIGA-VILLAVERDE, AB and CRESPO-DIZ, C. Effectiveness and safety of pirfenidone in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Rev. OFIL·ILAPHAR [online]. 2022, vol.32, n.2, pp.189-192. Epub Feb 13, 2023. ISSN 1699-714X. https://dx.doi.org/10.4321/s1699-714x2022000200012.
Objective:
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a disease characterized by progressive scarring of the lungs causing their long-term deterioration. Its diagnosis requires the existence of the radiological pattern called usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP). Its prevalence is higher in men. Among the main symptoms, we find dyspnea and cough. At present, there is no known cure, however, there are various antifibrotic treatments focused on slowing the progression of this pathology and prolonging survival. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of pirfenidone in this disease.
Methods:
Retrospective descriptive study from January 2016 to December 2019. The study included 40 patients diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis who started treatment with pirfenidone.
Results:
The pulmonary function parameters showed values that were maintained during the study period. There was an improvement in the cough. The most common adverse reactions were gastrointestinal and skin disorders.
Conclusion:
Pirfenidone treatment requires rigorous monitoring due to the percentage of patients who abandoned this therapy.
Keywords : Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; pirfenidone; efectiveness; safety; antifibrotic.