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.
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
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.