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Leflunomide
(oral) (tablet)


Treats rheumatoid arthritis in adults.

ALTERNATE NAMES

Arava

 
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Leflunomide
Arava
Uses
Treats rheumatoid arthritis in adults.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep this and all medicine out of the reach of children.


How To Use
  • APPEARANCE: Tablet. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
  • Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

Side Effects
  • Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Dark-colored urine Fast or irregular heartbeat Flu-like symptoms Loss of appetite with weight loss Right-sided stomach pain Swelling, itching, or hives Wheezing or trouble breathing

Precautions
  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to leflunomide, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Missed Dose
  • Use your medicine as soon as possible unless it is almost time for your next dose. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose. Do not use two doses at the same time.

Drug Interactions
  • This medicine may cause birth defects if it is taken by the mother while she is pregnant, or by the father when his sexual partner becomes pregnant. Use two forms of birth control to avoid pregnancy while you are using this medicine and for several weeks after your treatment ends.
  • This is very important whether you are a man or a woman. Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease, a severe or untreated infection, or liver disease, including a positive hepatitis B or C blood test. Before using this medicine, your doctor may need to check your blood.
  • Blood tests may also be performed each month while you are using the medicine.
  • Be sure to keep all appointments for this testing.

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