LEFUMIDE 20MG

Generic Brand	Leflunomide
Medication For	Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriasis
Manufacturer	Cipla Limited
Dosage	20mg
Packaging	10 tablets in one strip
Delivery Time	10 to 17 working days

Lefumide 20mg

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What is Lefumide 20mg?

Lefumide 20mg is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. It helps slow the progression of the disease and reduce pain, swelling, and redness.

How does Lefumide 20mg work?

Lefumide mg tablets block the action of certain chemical messengers that cause inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with certain autoimmune diseases. It does not simply cure the disease but suppresses the underlying disease process.

What is the use of Lefumide 20mg?

Rheumatoid Arthritis

This drug is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat severe rheumatoid arthritis (an autoimmune disease that affects the joints of the body and causes pain and swelling), rest, and physiotherapy.

How to take Lefumide 20mg?

• Take Lefumide 20 mg for the dose and duration recommended by your doctor.
• Swallow it whole. Do not chew, crush or break.
• Take Lefumide 20mg Tablets with or without food, but it is best to take it regularly at a specific time every day.

What are the Dosage Instructions?

Missed dose

If you missed dose As soon as possible, take the missed dose. When it’s time to take your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take twice to make up for a missed dose.

Overdose

Seek emergency treatment or see a doctor if you experience overdose symptoms, such as drowsiness or unclear speech.

What are the Side Effects of Lefumide 20mg?

• Severe stomach pain
• Joint pain
• Difficulty in breathing
• Headache
• Dry skin
• Rash
• cough
• Weight loss
• Dizziness
• Sore throat
• Chest pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea and Vomiting

Precautions and Warnings Before using the medicine

• Do not drink alcohol while taking medicine.
• Use the medicine only as directed and not for any other purpose.

Warning for special population

Pregnant

This is not for pregnant women.

Breastfeeding

It is known to be excreted in breast milk. Recommended only when needed. Side effects such as diarrhea and drowsiness need to be suppressed.

General warning

vaccination

Vaccination with a live vaccine is not recommended during treatment with Refmid 20 mg tablets. Your doctor may advise you to postpone treatment with a vaccine or drug, depending on your condition.

Common Drug Interaction

Interaction with other medications

• Chlorpropamide
• Warfarin
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
• Teriflunomide

5 Interaction with illness

Peripheral neuropathy

This drug is not recommended for patients with peripheral neuropathy due to the high risk of worsening the patient’s condition.

Immunosuppression

This drug is not recommended for immunocompromised patients because it increases the risk of worsening the patient’s condition. Alternative treatment options should be considered, depending on the clinical condition.

Liver disease

This drug is not recommended for patients with severe liver disease because of the increased risk of worsening symptoms. Patients with mild to moderate liver disease may require appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with appropriate alternatives.

Pulmonary valve insufficiency.

This drug has a high risk of worsening the patient’s condition and should be used with caution in patients with a history of known pulmonary disease (pulmonary valve insufficiency). Close monitoring of lung function is recommended in these patients.

Renal dysfunction

This drug has an increased risk of serious side effects and should be used with caution in patients with renal dysfunction. Appropriate dose adjustment should be made according to the clinical setting.

Storage

• Store at room temperature (10-30°C)
• Do not use tablets after the expiry date stated on the label/carton/bottle.
• Keep the medicine out of the reach of the children and pets.