Leflunomide (Systemic)
Brand Names : Arava
Category- Antirheumatic (disease-modifying)
DescriptionLeflunomide
(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):
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
† Not commercially available in Canada.
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