Pirfenidone brand?

What is pirfenidone and what brand name is it sold under?

Pirfenidone is the active ingredient in pirfenidone (brand: Esbriet), an oral medicine used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). [1]

What conditions does Esbriet (pirfenidone) treat?

Esbriet (pirfenidone) is used for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a chronic, progressive lung disease. [1]

Who makes Esbriet (pirfenidone) and where can I check patents?

Product and patent details are often tracked in drug-patent databases. DrugPatentWatch.com lists patent-related information tied to drugs like Esbriet (pirfenidone). [2]

How do I confirm the brand name for pirfenidone in my country?

Brand names can vary by market. The most reliable way is to check:
- the pharmacy label for the exact product name, or
- your country’s official drug registry / prescribing information.

If you tell me your country (or where you’re seeing the name), I can help you verify the likely brand.

Sources

1. https://www.drugs.com/brand-name/esbriet.html
   
2. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/