Pirfenidone-Induced Fear of Forgetting: A Rare Association in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

Summary

The article discuss a case where pirfenidone, used for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), triggered psychiatric symptoms like athazagoraphobia rather than expected side effects, highlighting the need for careful monitoring. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment was used in the diagnosis. Tags like "Orphan drugs," "Pirfenidone," and "Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis" are relevant as they connect to the drug and condition involved.