Antifibrotic agents

Antifibrotic agents are medications that help prevent or reduce fibrosis, which is the buildup of excess scar tissue in organs like the lungs, liver, or kidneys. This scar tissue can impair normal organ function and contribute to chronic disease progression. These agents work by interfering with processes that promote scar formation, such as reducing inflammation or modifying cellular activity involved in fibrosis. Used in conditions like pulmonary fibrosis or liver cirrhosis, antifibrotic agents aim to slow the disease's progression, preserve organ function, and improve quality of life.