Leflunomide
Leflunomide
When you buy leflunomide online, each tablet, containing 10 or 20 mg leflunomide, it comes in multiples of 100 tablets.Leflunomide directions
Leflunomide is indicated in adults for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis (RA): 1. to reduce signs and symptoms 2. to inhibit structural damage as evidenced by X-ray erosions and joint space narrowing 3. to improve physical functionTake leflunomide by mouth as directed by your doctor. Due to the long half-life in individuals with RA and recommended dosing interval (24 hours), a loading dose is needed to provide steady-state concentrations more rapidly. It is recommended that leflunomide therapy be initiated with a loading dose of 100 mg leflunomide per day for 3 days. Elimination of the loading dose regimen may decrease the risk of adverse events. Consult your doctor for more details.
For maintenance therapy, daily dosing of 20 mg is recommended for treatment of patients with RA. Doses higher than 20 mg/day are not recommended. If dosing at 20 mg/day is not well tolerated, the dose may be decreased to 10 mg daily. Liver enzymes must be monitored and dose adjustments may be necessary.
Adverse reactions associated with the use of leflunomide in RA include diarrhea, elevated liver enzymes, alopecia, rash, abscess, cyst, fever, hernia, malaise, pain.
If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor.
Leflunomide is not recommended for individuals with severe immunodeficiency, bone marrow dysplasia, or severe, uncontrolled infections. In the event that a serious infection occurs, it may be necessary to interrupt therapy with leflunomide.
Rare cases of severe liver injury, including cases with fatal outcome, have been reported during treatment with leflunomide.
Leflunomide may increase the risk of fetal death or teratogenic effects when administered to a pregnant woman. Women of childbearing potential must not be started on leflunomide until pregnancy is excluded and it has been confirmed that they are using reliable contraception. Before starting treatment with leflunomide, the patient must be fully aware of the potential for serious risk to the fetus.
When you buy leflunomide online, the order will be shipped using the postal services.