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Leflunomide
How Leflunomide works
Leflunomide blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain autoimmune diseases. It suppresses the underlying disease process, rather than simply treating the disease.
Side Effects
Nausea, Headache, Dyspepsia, Rash, Diarrhoea, Increased liver enzymes, Respiratory tract infection
Usage
Leflunomide is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
