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Leflunomide is a medication used in the management and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system attacks the tissue lining the joints on both sides of your body
Drug details Leflunomide belongs to a group of drugs called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) alter the underlying disease rather than treating symptoms
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Drug classes: Antirheumatics, Selective immunosuppressants Medically reviewed by Drugs
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It’s also known by its brand name Arava
leflunomide rosuvastatin
Arava; Descriptions
Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs; Pegloticase (KRYSTEXXA®) Probenecid; Risedronate (Actonel®) Rituximab (Rituxan®) Sarilumab (Kevzara®) Secukinumab
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you have taken too much leflunomide call your rheumatology team or the NHS helpline on 111 and ask for advice
Effect of interaction is not clear, use caution
generic drugs) are not considered
Methotrexate: Methotrexate is widely considered the cornerstone of RA management[23,24]
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Find everything you need to know about Leflunomide (Arava), including what it is used for, warnings, reviews, side effects, and interactions
Rheumatoid arthritis occurs when your immune system attacks the tissue lining the joints on both sides of your body
You can take Humira (adalimumab) with an antibiotic if your doctor has prescribed both of these medications for you
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Effects of Leflunomide include for instance an increase in blood pressure, leukocytopenia, paresthesia, headache, nausea, abdominal pain, increased hair loss and elevation of liver parameters
Both Leflunomide and Paclitaxel can increase the risk of myelosuppression
Call your doctor promptly if you have any unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, blood in your urine or stools, headache