Pirfenidone is a pyridone-class medication that has anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory properties. Pirfenidone reduces the swelling and inflammation in the lungs by decreasing fibroblast proliferation (connective tissue cells that generate collagen and other fibers), reducing inflammatory chemical production, and preventing the accumulation of cell contents (extracellular matrix). Dry skin, cough, itchy skin, shortness of breath, […]