LEF 20mg Tablet
Rs.210for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for LEF Tablet
alcohol interaction for LEF Tablet
pregnancy interaction for LEF Tablet
lactation interaction for LEF Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
LEF 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with LEF 20mg Tablet.
UNSAFE
LEF 20mg 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.
UNSAFE
LEF 20mg 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 YOUR DOCTOR
SALT INFORMATION FOR LEF 20mg Tablet
Leflunomide(20mg)
Lef tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
How lef tablet works
LEF 20mg Tablet blocks the action of certain chemical messengers that are responsible for inflammation, swelling and redness associated with certain autoimmune diseases.
It suppresses the underlying disease process, rather than simply treating the disease.
Common side effects of lef tablet
Nausea, Headache, Rash, Diarrhea, Increased liver enzymes, Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Loss of appetite, Hair loss, Weight loss, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
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Expert advice FOR LEF Tablet
- You have been prescribed Leflunomide to control the symptoms and slow down the progression of rheumatoid arthritis.
- It will take 6-8 weeks for Leflunomide to work. Hence, keep taking the medicine.
- Get blood tests done every 4 weeks. This is to make sure that Leflunomide is not harming your liver or blood counts.
- Avoid alcohol when taking Leflunomide as it could harm your liver.
- Do not take it during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Leflunomide.
- Leflunomide may increase the risk of infection. Avoid being close to people with cold, flu or other contagious illnesses.
- Tell your doctor if you experience nausea or diarrhea.
Frequently asked questions FOR LEF 20mg Tablet
Leflunomide
Q. Can LEF 20mg Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, LEF 20mg Tablet may cause weight loss as a common side effect. However, weight loss due to this medicine is usually insignificant. The reason for this reduction in weight could be due to accompanying loss of appetite. Consult your doctor if your weight loss is significant.
Q. When should patients notify their doctor?
The doctor should be informed if one has lung problems like cough, shortness of breath or if one observes symptoms of infection like fever, weakens, and flu-like symptoms. Along with that, if a person experiences allergic reactions like hives rashes and liver problems like yellowing of skin, loss of appetite then it should be consulted with the doctor. One should also inform the doctor if there is a decrease in blood cell count causing easy bruising and recurrent infections. In addition to that, the doctor should be informed if one becomes pregnant during the course of treatment.
Q. Can I plan pregnancy after stopping LEF 20mg Tablet?
LEF 20mg Tablet takes fairly long time to get flushed out of your system. Hence, you should not plan pregnancy for at least 2 years after stopping LEF 20mg Tablet. This extensive time duration may be reduced to a few weeks by taking certain medicines which can help speed up the removal of LEF 20mg Tablet from your body.