Term Name: pirfenidone
Synonyms: 5-methyl-1-phenylpyridin-2(1H)-one, AMR 69, AMR-69, Esbriet, pirfenidona, pirfenidone, pirfenidonum
Definition: A pyridone that is 2-pyridone substituted at positions 1 and 5 by phenyl and methyl groups respectively. An anti-inflammatory drug used for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:32016]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: pyridone
has_role: antifibrotic agent antipyretic non-narcotic analgesic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug