39000EGP
- Active ingredient
- nintedanib
- Strength
- 150mg
- Form
- capsule
- Manufacturer
- boehringer ingelheim
- Route
- oral.solid
Uses
Used in adults for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and progressive chronic fibrosing interstitial lung diseases.
Do not use if
No formal contraindications are listed, but caution is required in patients with hepatic impairment.
Side effects
Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, elevated liver enzymes, and abdominal pain are common. Serious hepatic and thromboembolic events may occur.
Warnings
Monitor liver function. Not recommended in moderate or severe hepatic impairment.
How it works
A multi-target tyrosine kinase inhibitor that reduces fibrotic signaling pathways involved in progressive lung fibrosis.
Storage
Store at room temperature in the original container.
