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Lefuheal 20 | Leflunomide 20mg – 10 Tablets

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 Leflunomide (Lefuheal 20mg) 20 mg tablet is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It helps reduce pain and swelling in your joints. It is also used to treat psoriatic arthritis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the joints associated with psoriasis.

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 Leflunomide (Lefuheal 20 mg) 20 mg tablet is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It helps reduce pain and swelling in your joints. It is also used to treat psoriatic arthritis, a condition characterized by inflammation of the joints associated with psoriasis.

Drug =Leflunomide

Number of Pills Per Order = 10

Strength = 20 mg

Manufacturer = Healing Pharma

How To Take

This medicine may be taken with or without food. Take Leflunomide with plenty of water. Try to make it at the same time each day.

Leflunomide must be taken regularly for it to be effective. Continue taking this medicine even when you feel better. Do not stop taking it unless instructed by the doctor.

Take Leflunomide exactly as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor.

Dosage  Leflunomide (Lefuheal 20 mg) 20 mg

Adult: Rheumatoid arthritis; Psoriatic arthritis: Loading dose: 100 mg once daily for three days. Maintenance: 10-20 mg once daily.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and return to your usual dosing schedule. If you often forget to take your medicine, let your doctor and pharmacist know.

Do not double a dose under any circumstances.

Overdose of  Leflunomide (Lefuheal 20 mg) 20 mg

Signs of overdose may include the following:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Elevated liver enzymes
  • Anemia
  • Leucopenia
  • Pruritus and rash 

Seek medical help immediately.

Contraindications

People with the following medical conditions should not take Leflunomide:

  • Hepatic impairment
  • Moderate and severe renal impairment
  • Compromised immune function including bone marrow dysplasia or severe uncontrolled infection
  • Severe hypoproteinaemia; concurrent vaccination w/ live vaccines 
  • Pregnancy and lactation

Side Effects

Leflunomide may have the following side effects:

  • Hypertension
  • Diarrhea
  • Upper respiratory tract infections
  • Thrombocytopenia 
  • Leukopenia
  • Pancytopenia
  • Agranulocytosis
  • Headache
  • Alopecia
  • Dry skin 
  • Eczema
    Erythema multiforme
  • Hypokalemia 
  • Weight loss
  • Asthenia
  • Anxiety
  • Paraesthesia
  • Synovitis
  • Joint disorder
  • Peripheral neuropathy
  • Mild hyperlipidemia
  • Interstitial lung disease
  • Vasculitis

Potentially Fatal: 

  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Sepsis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • Pancreatitis

Warnings

Do not use Leflunomide in people with the following conditions:

  • Liver disease
  • Kidney disease
  • Low immunity due to other illnesses
  • Blood disorder
  • Serious infections
  • Hypoproteinemia 
  • Pregnant 
  • Lactation

Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any of these medicines:

  • Rifampicin
  • Methotrexate
  • Tolbutamide
  • Pioglitazone
  • Repaglinide
  • Indometacin
  • Ketoprofen
  • Duloxetine
  • Warfarin
  • Colestyramine 
  • Cimetidine
  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Cefaclor
  • Tizanidine 

Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and non-prescription medicines.

This list does not include all medicines that may interact with Leflunomide.

How Does  Leflunomide (Lefuheal 20 mg) 20 mg  Work?

Leflunomide is an immunomodulating agent and disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) that inhibits pyrimidine synthesis by inhibiting dihydroorotate dehydrogenase enzyme activity resulting in antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory effects.

Uses 

Leflunomide is used  to treat the following conditions:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis; Psoriatic arthritis

Special Precautions and Connected Warnings

Take special precautions if you have the following conditions:

  • Mild renal impairment 
  • Patient with history of TB due to the possibility of reactivation of the infection
  • Avoid caffeine-containing beverages such as coffee, tea, and certain soft drinks
  • Avoid alcohol

Storage Conditions

  • Store at 25°C.
  • Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children. Protect from light.
  • Do not use Leflunomide that is expired or out of date.

Additional information

Dosage Type

Strength

Packaging Type

Number of Pills Per Order

10

Brand

Healing Pharma