Esbriet (pirfenidone) And The Risk Of Drug-induced Liver Injury

ESBRIET Recall Summary Health Canada is recalling ESBRIET (pirfenidone), a medication used to treat a type of lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, due to a risk of drug-induced liver injury. The recall affects ESBRIET products distributed across Canada. People taking this medication are potentially at risk.

Reason
Product safety
Category
drug recall
Country
Canada
Agency
HC-DRUGS
Recall date
2020-09-14
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1c76d87e-3d62-4372-ab1d-0857eb575306