Leflunomide- Leorch 20mg Tab 10s

Information About Leflunomide- Leorch 20mg Tab 10s

About Leflunomide- Leorch 20mg Tab 10s

The Medicine Brand LEORCH 20MG TAB 10S is manufactured by ORDAIN HEALTH CARE PVT LTD and mainly contents the generic drug Leflunomide.

Pakaging

10SX1

Active Ingredients For Leflunomide- Leorch 20mg Tab 10s

Leflunomide 20 mg

Diseases List For Which Leflunomide- Leorch 20mg Tab 10s Is Prescribed

This Drug Is Prescribed For in active moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis

Other Significations For Leflunomide- Leorch 20mg Tab 10s

This Medication Leflunomide is an oral diseasemodifying drug that is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis Leflunomide reduces inflammation in the joints that is responsible for both the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and the destruction of joints This reduces symptoms as well as the progressive deformities of the joints caused by the arthritis Leflunomide reduces inflammation by suppressing the activity of immune cells responsible for the inflammation Leflunomide suppresses immune cells by inhibiting dihydroorotate dehydrogenase an enzyme that is necessary for the production of DNA and RNA Without DNA and RNA the immune cells and most other types of cells cannot multiply or function or exist Because of its unique and different leflunomide is of value when added to other medications used for treating rheumatoid arthritis Leflunomide was approved by the FDA in September 1998

Precautions To Be Taken Before Leflunomide- Leorch 20mg Tab 10s

Cholestyramine Questran Questran Light and charcoal decrease the concentration of the active form of leflunomide in the blood probably by preventing absorption Rifampin increases the blood concentration of the active form of leflunomide by 40 probably by increasing the conversion of leflunomide to its active form This may increase the side effects of leflunomide Increased activity of warfarin Coumadin by leflunomide has been reported rarely Leflunomide also may increase the blood concentration of tolbutamide

Major Conditions And Care

Pregnancy And Leflunomide- Leorch 20mg Tab 10s

Can We Take Leflunomide- Leorch 20mg Tab 10s During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Class C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and wellcontrolled studies in humans but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks

Lactation And Leflunomide- Leorch 20mg Tab 10s

Can We Use Leflunomide- Leorch 20mg Tab 10s During Lactation

Lactation Class L4 There is positive evidence of risk to a breastfed infant or to breastmilk production but the benefits of use in breastfeeding mothers may be acceptable despite the risk to the infant eg if the drug is needed in a lifethreatening situation or for a serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective

Side Effects Of Leflunomide- Leorch 20mg Tab 10s

Nausea stomach upset skin rash acute toxicity

More Danger Effects Fatal Effect Due To Overdose Of Leflunomide- Leorch 20mg Tab 10s