Medically Reviewed By
Dr. Aditya Singh, MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Reg No: MCI-654321 • Verified Medical Reviewer
Arava
(leflunomide)
Uses, side effects, dosage information & price range
About this medicine
Leflunomide is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with: active rheumatoid arthritis as a 'disease-modifying antirheumatic drug' (DMARD); active psoriatic arthritis. Recent or concurrent treatment with hepatotoxic or haematotoxic DMARDs (e.g. methotrexate) may result in an increased risk of serious adverse reactions; therefore, the initiation of leflunomide treatment has to be carefully considered regarding these benefit / risk aspects. Moreover, switching from leflunomide to another DMARD without following the washout procedure may also increase the risk of serious adverse reactions even for a long time after the switching.
Common Brand Names for this Composition
The following popular commercial brand names contain leflunomide as their active ingredient composition:
Leflunomide 20mg Tablet
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
DM Lef 10mg Tablet
Overseas Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Arava
Sanofi-aventis Deutschland GmbH
Leflunomide Zentiva (previously Leflunomide Winthrop)
Zentiva k.s.
Leflunomide medac
medac Gesellschaft für klinische Spezialpräparate mbH
Leflunomide ratiopharm
Ratiopharm GmbH
Repso
Teva B.V.
Leflunomide Teva
Teva Pharma B.V.
Common Substitutes & Alternatives
These medicines share the same salt composition or therapeutic category and can be used as substitutes under professional medical supervision.
Key Information
Salt / Composition
leflunomide
Category
Immunosuppressants
Manufacturer
Sanofi-aventis Deutschland GmbH
Medical Disclaimer
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