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How to Take Leflunomide and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: Oral- Rheumatoid arthritis; Psoriatic arthritis- Loading dose: 100 mg/day for 3 days. Maintenance: 10-20 mg/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with liver impairment, pregnancy, breast feeding, uncontrolled infection and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Leflunomide

This medication is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Leflunomide

India :

Lefra (20 mg) | Lisifen | Arava (20 mg) | Cleft (10mg) (10mg) | Rumalef | Lisifen (20 mg) | Rumalef (20 mg) | Lefumide (20mg) | Cleft (20mg) (20mg) | Rumalef (10mg) (10mg)

International :

Arava tab

Last Updated on August 11, 2022

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