Lefumide 20 Mg

Lefumide 20 Mg

Lefumide 20 Mg Tablet is an immunosuppressive disease-modifying antirheumatic drug. It is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. It functions by reducing joint pain and swelling. Lefumide 20 Mg Tablet is used alone or along with other medicines to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition characterized by progressive pain and swelling of the joints.

Drug = Leflunomide

Strength = 20 Mg

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd.

How To Take

Take Lefumide 20 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lefumide 20 Mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Lefumide 10 Mg Tablet

Lefumide 20 Mg Tablet

Side Effects

Cough

Dizziness

Sore throat

Chest pain

Severe stomach pain

Joint pain

Difficulty in breathing

Headache

Weight loss

Dry skin

Rash

Nausea and Vomiting

Diarrhea

Warning

Pregnancy:-Lefumide 20 Mg is not recommended for use in pregnant women.

Breast-feeding:- Lefumide 20 Mg is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.

Vaccination:-Vaccination with live vaccines is not recommended during Lefumide 20 Mg Tablet treatment. Your doctor may advise you to postpone treatment either of the vaccine or the medicine based on your clinical condition.

Alcohol consumption:-It is advised that you avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Lefumide 20 Mg Tablet due to the increased risk of liver damage.

Uses

Lefumide 20 Mg Tablet is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition characterized by progressive joint pain and swelling.