Warnings


What may interact with Ofev?

This medicine may interact with the following medications:

-aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
-carbamazepine
-certain medicines that treat or prevent blood clots like warfarin, enoxaparin, dalteparin, apixaban, dabigatran, and rivaroxaban
-erythromycin
-ketoconazole
-phenytoin
-rifampin
-St. John''s Wort

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Ofev?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-bleeding disorders or family history of bleeding disorders
-cigarette smoker
-heart disease
-history of blood clots
-liver disease
-recent surgery
-stomach or intestinal problems
-an unusual or allergic reaction to nintedanib, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Ofev?

Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. You may need blood work done while you are taking this medicine.

Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Check with your doctor or health care professional if you get diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. The loss of too much body fluid can make it dangerous for you to take this medicine.

If you smoke, tell your doctor if you notice this medicine is not working well for you. Talk to your doctor if you are a smoker or if you decide to stop smoking.

This medicine may increase your risk to bruise or bleed. Call your doctor or health care professional if you notice any unusual bleeding.

Do not become pregnant while taking this medicine or for 3 months after stopping it. Pregnancy testing must be done before starting treatment with this medicine. Talk with your doctor or health care professional about your birth control options while taking this medicine. Women should inform their doctor if they wish to become pregnant or think they might be pregnant. There is a potential for serious side effects to an unborn child. Talk to your health care professional or pharmacist for more information. Do not breast-feed an infant while taking this medicine.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.