Uses of Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Medicinal Benefits

Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is an anti-fibrotic medicine used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in adults. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's can help effectively slow the rate of lung function decline by 50%. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's helps reduce the scarring and swelling in the lungs by decreasing the release/activity of naturally occurring growth factors in the body, allowing you to breathe better. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's helps in slowing down the progress of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's

Diarrhoea
Feeling and being sick
Tummy (Abdominal) Pain
Loss of appetite and weight loss

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Do not use Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's if you are allergic to any components present in Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is listed as pregnancy category D; because Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's can cause harm to the fetus, women of childbearing potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant while receiving treatment with Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether the Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's may cause tiredness and dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol with Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's may have interaction with medicines used to treat fungal infections (e.g. ketoconazole), medications used to treat bacterial infections/CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g. erythromycin), drugs that affect your immune system (e.g. cyclosporine), antibiotic medicines used to treat tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin), medicines to treat seizures (e.g. carbamazepine, phenytoin), and herbal medicines to treat depression (e.g. St. John’s Wort).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid grapefruit juice and chargrilled meats.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's may interact with smoking and severe hepatic and end-stage renal impairment requiring dialysis.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

KETOCONAZOLE
ERYTHROMYCIN
CYCLOSPORINE
RIFAMPICIN
CARBAMAZEPINE
PHENYTOIN

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL
CAUTION

It is not known if alcohol interacts with Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's. However, as a precautionary measure, you are recommended not to consume alcohol with the Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's to avoid unpleasant side effects.
PREGNANCY
UNSAFE

Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is listed as pregnancy category D. Because Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's can cause harm to the fetus, women of childbearing potential should be advised to avoid becoming pregnant while receiving treatment with Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's.
BREAST FEEDING
CAUTION

Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
DRIVING
CAUTION

Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's may significantly influence your ability to drive and use machines. You should not drive or operate machinery if you feel sick.
LIVER
CAUTION

Dose adjustment may be needed. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is not recommended for patients with severe hepatic impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns.
KIDNEY
CAUTION

Dose adjustment may be needed. Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is not recommended for patients with an end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns.
CHILDREN
CAUTION

Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established.

Habit Forming

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Watch out for triggers that worsen the cough, such as smoke, foods, air-conditioning, high altitude, etc.
Exercise moderately. Eat healthily.
Follow pulmonary rehabilitation program. It includes exercise, disease education, and group therapy.
Quit smoking and alcohol.
Get ample rest.
Include green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, broccoli, tomatoes, carrots, mangoes, citrus fruits, berries, and cocoa.
Lean proteins such as fish, meat, and poultry are the best.
Hydration is important. Drink plenty of water, herbal tea, and vegetable and fruit juices.
Avoid processed and refined foods.

Special Advise

Regular blood tests and occasional tests of your bone marrow will be carried out to check whether the treatment is working. If it does work, it will usually be taken for life.

Uses of Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's

Medicinal Benefits

Directions for Use

Storage

Side Effects of Nintena 150 Soft Gelatin Capsule 10's

In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

PREGNANCY

BREAST FEEDING

DRIVING

LIVER

KIDNEY

CHILDREN

Habit Forming

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Special Advise