Lefumide 10 mg Tablet

Uses

Leflunomide is generally used in treatment of psoriatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

Side Effects

• Diarrhoea
• Dyspepsia
• Headache
• Increased liver enzymes
• Nausea
• Rash
• Respiratory tract infection

How to use

Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Leflunomide, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Leflunomide is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.

How it works

Leflunomide improves the condition by blocking the action of chemical messengers that cause swelling, inflammation and redness that are associated with some autoimmune diseases. Instead of simply treating the disease, it actually reduces the effect of underlyi It suppresses the underlying disease process, rather than simply treating the disease.

Faqs

Q. Is Leflunomide an NSAID, immunosuppressant, blood thinner, chemotherapeutic agent?
No, Leflunomide is not an NSAID, blood thinner or chemotherapeutic agent. It is an immunosuppressant anti-rheumatic drug

Q. Can I take Tylenol (acetaminophen), or ibuprofen with Leflunomide, or Arava?
You can take Tylenol or ibuprofen with Leflunomide or Arava which is brand name of Leflunomide

Q. Does Leflunomide cause weight or hair loss, bruising, high blood pressure, nausea, cancer, fatigue, or weight gain?
Leflunomide may cause weight or hair loss, bruising, high blood pressure, and nausea (urge to vomit), but it is not known to cause weight gain, fatigue or cancer

Q. Does Leflunomide help psoriasis?
Yes, Leflunomide is used in the treatment of psoriasis.

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