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Leflunomide (Systemic)

Brand Names : Arava

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Antirheumatic (disease-modifying)
Description

Leflunomide (le-FLUN-o-mide) is used to relieve some symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis, such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain. This medicine works by stopping the body from producing too many of the immune cells that are responsible for the swelling and inflammation.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form(s):

    Oral
  • Tablets (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Arava

† Not commercially available in Canada.


   

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