Lareya Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Leflunomide

Indications/Uses

RA, psoriatic arthritis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

RA 100 mg for 3 days, then 10-20 mg once daily. Psoriatic arthritis 100 mg for 3 days, then 20 mg once daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Patient w/ hepatitis B or C. Renal failure, bone marrow dysplasia, severe uncontrolled infection. Pregnancy.

Special Precautions

Check hepatic enzymes (ALT) prior to initiation of treatment & every 6 mth; after treatment & every 6-8 wk.

Adverse Reactions

Increased hepatic enzymes (AST, ALT), diarrhea, nausea, alopecia, pruritus, rash, headache, dizziness, HTN.

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Drug Interactions

Rifampin.

MIMS Class

ATC Classification

L04AK01 - leflunomide ; Belongs to the class of dihydroorotate dehydrogenase (DHODH) inhibitors. Used as immunosuppressants.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lareya tab 20 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's

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