Pirfenidone is not a proprietary Chinese medicine.
Pirfenidone is a kind of western medicine, its pharmacological mechanism of action is still unclear, the current research results show that the drug can reduce the accumulation of inflammatory cells, attenuate the proliferation of fibroblasts, reduce the fibrosis-related proteins and cytokines production, reduce the synthesis and accumulation of extracellular matrix. The drug is mainly used clinically for the treatment of mild and moderate idiopathic interstitial pulmonary fibrosis.
When the drug is used clinically, it is necessary to start with a small dose, gradually increase the dose, observe the changes in the condition and adjust as appropriate, and it is recommended to take it after meals to reduce side effects.
The use of the drug must be under the guidance of a doctor, especially when combined with other drugs.