Leflunomide
Leflunomide 20MG
What is Leflunomide?
Leflunomide is an immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory medication primarily used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. It functions by inhibiting the dihydroorotate dehydrogenase enzyme, leading to a reduction in pyrimidine synthesis and consequently suppressing the proliferation of activated lymphocytes. This helps to alleviate symptoms such as joint pain and swelling while slowing disease progression.Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Hair loss
Warnings
- Potential for hepatotoxicity; regular liver function monitoring is recommended
- Risk of teratogenicity; contraindicated in pregnant women
- Possible immunosuppression; increased susceptibility to infections
- Blood pressure may increase; monitor regularly
- Avoid use in patients with severe liver impairment
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- Diarrhea
- Elevated liver enzymes
- Hair loss
- Rash
- Nausea
- Headache
- Hypertension
- Allergic reactions
- Potential for hepatotoxicity; regular liver function monitoring is recommended
- Risk of teratogenicity; contraindicated in pregnant women
- Possible immunosuppression; increased susceptibility to infections
- Blood pressure may increase; monitor regularly
- Avoid use in patients with severe liver impairment
- Caution in patients with pre-existing blood disorders
- Potential for peripheral neuropathy; monitor for symptoms
- Drug elimination procedure may be necessary in case of toxicity or persistent side effects
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Leflunomide 20MG
What is Leflunomide ?
Leflunomide is an immunomodulatory and anti-inflammatory medication primarily used in the management of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. It functions by inhibiting the dihydroorotate dehydrogenase enzyme, leading to a reduction in pyrimidine synthesis and consequently suppressing the proliferation of activated lymphocytes. This helps to alleviate symptoms such as joint pain and swelling while slowing disease progression.
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