Ofev

Ofev uses and dosage

Ofev (Nintedanib) is a prescription medicine used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF; This disease scars and stiffens your lungs, making it hard to breathe), systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease, and chronic fibrotic interstitial lung disease. Nintedanib also used to treat adenocarcinoma type locally advanced, metastatic or locally recurrent non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in combination with docetaxel in patients who have already received previous treatment with chemotherapy. Ofev manufactured by BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM Pharma ltd. in Germany. Nintedanib has to take orally 150 mg twice daily with food (about 12 hours apart). *Patients with mild hepatic insufficiency (Child Pugh A): have to take orally 100 mg twice daily with food (about 12 hours apart).

Ofev side effects

The most common adverse reactions of Nintedanib are: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, and weight loss.

Originator brand

Ofev by Boehringer Ingelheim

Made by

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma

This information is provided for reference only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.