Fibronib 100 Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Chemo Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Nintedanib (100mg)
Storage	Store in a refrigerator (2 - 8°C). Do not freeze.
Chemical Class	Indolecarboxylic Acids
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class	Tyrosine kinase inhibitors
User Rating	4.7
User Reviews	674

FAQ

What if you forget to take Fibronib Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Fibronib 100, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.

Fibronib 100 Capsule Reviews

Fibronib 100 is used in the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and non-small cell lung cancer. It works by targeting certain pathways involved in the growth and progression of these diseases and helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

Fibronib 100 should be taken with food, but try to have it at the same time every day to get the most benefits. Your doctor will decide what dose is necessary and how often you need to take it. This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects. It may take several weeks or months for you to see or feel the benefits but do not stop taking it unless your doctor tells you to.

Diarrhea is a very common side effect of this medicine. You are advised to drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if it does not go away. Other common side effects include nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, abnormal liver function tests, loss of appetite, headache, weight loss, and high blood pressure. Your doctor might ask you for some blood tests to monitor liver functioning.

Before taking it, tell your doctor if have a bleeding problem, liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. The use of effective contraception by both males and females during treatment is important to avoid pregnancy.

How Fibronib 100 Capsule Works

Fibronib 100 is an anti-cancer medication. It works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. It also blocks pathways in the body that result in fibrosis, which is the thickening or scarring of the tissue. This helps to stop or slow the spread of cancer cells.

How to Use Fibronib 100 Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Fibronib 100 is to be taken with food.

Benefits of Fibronib 100 Capsule

In Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer: Non-small cell lung cancer is one of the major kinds of lung cancer and it affects both smokers as well as non-smokers. Fibronib 100 helps treat non-small cell lung cancer and may be given alone or in combination with other medicines. It is a potent and very toxic medicine and you should discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. You should avoid drinking alcohol while having this treatment and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
In Treatment of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease caused by lung tissue becoming thick and stiff and eventually forming scar tissue within the lungs. The scarring, or fibrosis, seems to result from a cycle of damage and healing that occurs in the lungs. These changes are irreversible and the affected person may experience shortness of breath or dry cough as initial symptoms. Fibronib 100 kills or stops the growth of cancer cells and also prevents the multiplication of cancer cells. You may experience some bothersome side effects. Discuss with your doctor if you have any doubts.

Uses of Fibronib 100 Capsule

Treatment of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Treatment of Non-small cell lung cancer

Fibronib 100 Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Kidney ^CAUTION

Fibronib 100 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fibronib 100 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.There is limited information available on the use of Fibronib 100 in these patients.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fibronib 100. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Fibronib 100 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fibronib 100 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Fibronib 100 is not recommended in patients with moderate to severe liver disease.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Fibronib 100 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Fibronib 100 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Fibronib 100 may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.You may feel sick after taking this medicine and this could affect your driving.