Lefutoid 20 Tablet
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Active composition
Leflunomide 20 mg
How It Works
Leflunomide inhibits dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, reducing the proliferation of activated lymphocytes and thus decreasing inflammation.
Medicine Strength
20 mg
Uses & Benefits
Medical applications
PainInflammationRheumatoid ArthritisSwelling
Lefutoid 20 Tablet contains Leflunomide 20mg, a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) primarily indicated for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Leflunomide exerts its therapeutic effect by inhibiting dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, an enzyme involved in pyrimidine synthesis, thereby reducing the proliferation of activated lymphocytes responsible for inflammation and joint damage.
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This immunomodulatory action helps to alleviate symptoms such as joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, while also slowing disease progression and preventing structural joint damage. Lefutoid 20 is typically prescribed as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, often in combination with other antirheumatic agents or corticosteroids. The tablet should be administered orally, with or without food, as directed by a healthcare professional.
Regular monitoring of liver function, blood cell counts, and blood pressure is recommended during therapy due to potential adverse effects including hepatotoxicity, immunosuppression, and hypertension. Patients should be advised to avoid pregnancy during treatment and for an extended period afterward due to teratogenic risks. Lefutoid 20 offers an effective therapeutic option for managing autoimmune arthritis conditions, improving patient quality of life through symptom control and disease modification.
Dosage & How to Use
How to use Lefutoid Tablet Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lefutoid 20 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Advice
Important precautions
Side effects
Side-effect information is not available for this medicine. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lefutoid 20 Tablet.
High Risk
Pregnancy
Lefutoid 20 Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Medical Advice
Driving
Lefutoid 20 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Exercise Caution
Liver
Lefutoid 20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
Regular Checkup
Breastfeeding
Lefutoid 20 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Consult Doctor
Kidney
Lefutoid 20 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lefutoid 20 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular Checkup
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