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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
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Contraindications
Hepatic impairment, moderate and severe renal impairment, compromised immune function including bone marrow dysplasia or severe uncontrolled infection, severe hypoproteinaemia; concurrent vaccination w/ live vaccines. Pregnancy and lactation.
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Special Precautions
Mild renal impairment. Patient w/ history of TB due to the possibility of reactivation of the infection. Monitoring Parameters Monitor BP and liver enzyme values prior to initiation and periodically during therapy.
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Adverse Reactions
HTN, diarrhoea, upper respiratory tract infections, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, headache, alopecia, dry skin, eczema, erythema multiforme, hypokalaemia, weight loss, asthenia, anxiety, paraesthesia, synovitis, joint disorder, peripheral neuropathy, mild hyperlipidaemia, interstitial lung disease, vasculitis.
Potentially Fatal: Hepatotoxicity, sepsis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, pancreatitis. |
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Drug Interactions
Cholestyramine and activated charcoal may decrease plasma concentration of active metabolite. Concurrent use of methotrexate and other hepatotoxic drugs may increase the risk of hepatotoxicity. Rifampicin increases serum levels of the active metabolite.
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ATC Classification
L04AK01 - leflunomide
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