Nintedanib: how to take it safely
Ofev
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Slows lung scarring in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and some other scarring lung diseases.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow capsules whole with water, with food. Do not chew or crush.
When to take it
Take it twice a day, about 12 hours apart.
Take it with
With food.
What to avoid
- Pregnancy.
- Smoking.
- Missing your liver tests.
- Tell your doctor if you take blood thinners.
Possible side effects
Diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, raised liver tests.
Get help if
Severe or lasting diarrhoea, yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, black stools or bleeding: see a doctor. Chest pain: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.