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The Esbriet® Inspiration Program™ is a free patient
support program designed to help you as you start and continue on your
treatment journey
As you start treatment with Esbriet® (pirfenidone), you
may have questions, like what should you know about this medicine and
how can Esbriet help?
When you sign up with the Esbriet® Inspiration
Program™, a team of knowledgeable specialists will share
tips and advice on living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and
taking Esbriet, every step of the way.
After signing up, you'll have the option to meet with a Clinical
Education Manager (CEM) with experience in IPF and Esbriet. CEMs offer
education on living with IPF, taking Esbriet, and managing common side
effects. CEMs can also help with navigating insurance coverage for
Esbriet and finding available financial resources.
During the first 4 months of being on Esbriet®
(pirfenidone), both my wife and I met with Barbara, a CEM from
Genentech*. Each meeting, we covered any issues I may be having while
taking Esbriet, as well as dealing with IPF…we discussed our concerns
and feelings about my diagnosis and living with IPF. She wasn't a
doctor and didn't give me medical advice, but each time we came away
feeling uplifted and encouraged about my journey. By our last meeting
with Barbara, I felt confident that I knew what was going on and when
to call my doctor if something comes up"
Frank Esbriet Ambassador
*CEMs are Genentech employees who educate about
IPF and Esbriet® (pirfenidone). They do not provide
medical advice. If you have questions about your health or
treatment, you are encouraged to contact your healthcare provider.
Thank you for signing up!
You should start receiving support and information from the
Esbriet® Inspiration Program™ soon. If you have
any questions about your enrollment, call 1-844-My-Esbriet
(1-844-693-7274) and press 3.
ENROLL TODAY TO START GETTING:
Ongoing information about IPF and treatment
Encouragement from others taking Esbriet
Free
one-on-one educational sessions about your IPF treatment and
financial assistance options*
And more
*Genentech’s educators do not provide medical advice. If
you have questions about your health or treatment, you are
encouraged to contact your healthcare provider.
References
1.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Advance notice of
methodological changes for calendar year (CY) 2018 for Medicare
Advantage (MA) capitation rates, Part C and Part D payment policies
and 2018 call letter.
https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/MedicareAdvtgSpecRateStats/Downloads/Advance2018.pdf.
Posted February 1, 2017. Accessed October 17, 2017.
Select Important Safety Information and Indication
Esbriet® (pirfenidone) is a prescription medicine used to treat people with a lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
It is not known if Esbriet is safe and effective in children.
Before you take Esbriet, tell your doctor if you:
have other medical conditions (particularly liver or kidney problems).
are a smoker.
are or plan to become pregnant or breastfeed (Esbriet has not been studied in these patients).
are taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, or herbal supplements.
What are the possible side effects of Esbriet?
Esbriet may cause serious side effects, including:
liver problems. Call your doctor if you have symptoms such as yellowing of your skin or eyes, dark or brown urine, pain on the upper right side of your stomach area, bleeding or bruising more easily than normal, or increased fatigue. Your doctor will also do regular blood tests to check your liver.
sun sensitivity and rash. When you are outside, use sunscreen (SPF 50) and wear a hat and clothes that cover your skin to avoid getting a sunburn.
stomach problems. Esbriet may cause stomach problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, heartburn, and stomach pain.
Your doctor may change your dose or discontinue Esbriet if side effects do not go away.
The most common side effects of Esbriet include upper respiratory tract infections, feeling tired, headache, dizziness, loss of appetite, sinusitis, insomnia, or weight loss.
These are not all the possible side effects of Esbriet.
What should you avoid while taking Esbriet?
Direct exposure to sunlight, or light from sunlamps and tanning beds.
Other medicines that can make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
Smoking, which may affect how well Esbriet works.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch or to Genentech at 1-888-835-2555.
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information, for additional important safety information.
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