Nintena 100 mg contains the active ingredient Nintedanib, a group of medicines known as tyrosine kinase inhibitors and is effective in treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease, and chronic interstitial lung disorder in which fibrosis continues to progress. It is not known if Nintena is safe and effective in children. Nintedanib slows down the buildup of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the lung by interfering with the ability of cells to make scar tissue. Nintena does not improve the function of the lungs. This causes slow progression of the disease.

Doctors have recommended Nintena for use in adults with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The food and drug administration has also approved this medicine for patients with systemic sclerosis-associated interstitial lung disease and patients with chronic interstitial lung diseases in which fibrosis continues progressing. Only you and your doctor can determine the best approach to treating your condition. If you have idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, we encourage you to fix an appointment with your doctor to determine whether the medicine is appropriate for you. Take Nintena 100 mg exactly as your doctor advises you to take it. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and when. It is important to take the capsule with food. Swallow them with a glass full of water. Do not chew or break the capsule. Do not take more than 300 mg of Nindanib in a day.

Before you take Ninetena capsules, tell your doctor if any of the following applies to you:

  — Liver problems

  — Heart conditions

  — History of blood clots

  — Bleeding problem or a family history of a bleeding condition

  — Recent stomach surgery

  — Smoker, smoking can reduce blood levels of Nintena

  — Pregnant or plan to become pregnant

  — Breastfeeding, it is not known if Nintedanib passes into your breast milk.

Nintena may not be suitable for people taking blood thinners. Please talk to your doctor if you are taking a blood thinner. It is important to update your doctor about any medication, including prescription, over-the-counter products, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Erythromycin and ketoconazole can increase blood levels of Nintena, phenytoin, carbamazepine, Rifampicin, and St.John’s wort and can reduce the effectiveness of your tyrosine kinase inhibitor drug.

If you have a heart problem or are at high risk of developing a heart condition, please talk to your doctor before taking Nintedanib.

Common side effects of Ninetena 100 mg include vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea, headache, decreased appetite, high blood pressure, decreased weight, and abnormal blood tests for liver function. In rare cases, liver disorders, low blood platelet counts, pancreatitis, blood clots, dehydration, bleeding, and rupturing of the gastrointestinal tract have been reported. Your doctor will monitor you for adverse effects and perform blood tests to check your liver function, especially during the initial three months of the treatment and then periodically afterwards.