Lefmaa 20 Tablet

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Composition FOR Lefmaa 20mg Tablet

Leflunomide(20mg)

food interaction for Lefmaa Tablet

alcohol interaction for Lefmaa Tablet

pregnancy interaction for Lefmaa Tablet

lactation interaction for Lefmaa Tablet

food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Lefmaa 20 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 Lefmaa 20 Tablet.
UNSAFE
Lefmaa 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.
UNSAFE
Lefmaa 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.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Lefmaa 20mg Tablet

Leflunomide(20mg)

Lefmaa tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.

How lefmaa tablet works

Lefmaa 20 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 lefmaa 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 Lefmaa 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 Lefmaa 20mg Tablet

Leflunomide

Q. Can Lefmaa 20 Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, Lefmaa 20 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 Lefmaa 20 Tablet?
Lefmaa 20 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 Lefmaa 20 Tablet. This extensive time duration may be reduced to a few weeks by taking certain medicines which can help speed up the removal of Lefmaa 20 Tablet from your body.
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Q. How long does it take to see improvement after starting Lefmaa 20 Tablet?
Lefmaa 20 Tablet may take about 4 weeks or longer to show improvement in the condition. It may even take 4-6 months to show full benefits. Hence, the medicine should not be stopped if there is no significant improvement. For any further query consult your doctor who will analyze the condition.
Q. Can Lefmaa 20 Tablet cause cancer?
Lefmaa 20 Tablet may increase your chances of cancer especially of lymph system, but this is very rare. The reason could be decreased strength of the immune system caused by Lefmaa 20 Tablet. Discuss with your doctor if you have concerns regarding it.

Content on this page was last updated on 10 November, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)