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Leflunomide (le floo' na mide)
Other names:
Arava
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Why is this medication prescribed?
Leflunomide is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Leflunomide decreases the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and slows damage to joints caused by the disease.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medication be used?
Leflunomide comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. You will need to take a larger dose for the first 3 days of treatment. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take leflunomide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
- Arava®
Last Revised January 04, 2003
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