Medicine Arava (Leflunomide)
Arava, which contains Leflunomide, is primarily used to treat certain autoimmune diseases. It is most commonly prescribed for:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis: An autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation in the joints.
- Psoriatic Arthritis: An inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis.
Leflunomide helps to reduce inflammation, pain, and swelling by inhibiting the proliferation of immune cells that contribute to these conditions.
Product Highlights
- Belong to medicine class disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD).
- Typically available in oral tablet form.
- Helps improve joint function and reduce symptoms of arthritis.
- Can take several weeks to notice significant improvements in symptoms.
- Leflunomide works by inhibiting the enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, which is crucial for the proliferation of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell involved in autoimmune responses).
Key Ingredients
Key Benefits
- Helps in decreasing the swelling and pain in the joints.
- Improves Joint Function & Aids in enhancing mobility and reducing stiffness.
- Potentially slows the progression of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
- Provides long term relief from symptoms with regular use.
Direction For Use
- The typical starting dose is 100 mg once daily for the first three days, followed by a maintenance dose of 10-20 mg once daily.
- Can take with or without food.
- For best results, it’s important to take the medication consistently as prescribed by a healthcare provider.
Safety Concern
- Leflunomide can affect liver function, so regular liver function tests are required during treatment.
- Not recommended during pregnancy or for women planning to become pregnant due to potential harm to the fetus. Effective contraception is advised.
- Can increase susceptibility to infections due to its effect on the immune system.
Avoid Arava (Leflunomide) If
- Pregnant or planning to become pregnant, due to potential teratogenic effects.
- Can exacerbate liver conditions.
- Severe Immunocompromised may worsen existing infections or immune deficiencies.
- If taking other medications that interact adversely with Leflunomide.
- If you have a known allergy or severe reaction to Leflunomide or any of its components.
