Rs.96.80for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Lefumod Tablet
alcohol interaction for Lefumod Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Lefumod Tablet
lactation interaction for Lefumod Tablet
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alcohol
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Lefumod 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.
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CAUTION
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lefumod 10mg Tablet
UNSAFE
Lefumod 10mg Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
UNSAFE
Lefumod 10mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
UNSAFE
SALT INFORMATION FOR Lefumod 10mg Tablet
Leflunomide(10mg)
Lefumod tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
How lefumod tablet works
Lefumod 10mg 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 lefumod tablet
Nausea, Headache, Rash, Dyspepsia, Dizziness, Loss of appetite, Hair loss, Weight loss, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Diarrhea, Increased liver enzymes
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Expert advice FOR Lefumod 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 Lefumod 10mg Tablet
Leflunomide
Q. Can Lefumod 10mg Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, Lefumod 10mg 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 Lefumod 10mg Tablet?
Lefumod 10mg 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 Lefumod 10mg Tablet. This extensive time duration may be reduced to a few weeks by taking certain medicines which can help speed up the removal of Lefumod 10mg Tablet from your body.