Leflunomide 20 mg Tablet

Product Introduction

Leflunomide 20 mg Tablet is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. It helps slow down the progression of the disease while providing relief from pain, swelling, and redness.

You can take Leflunomide 20 mg Tablet with or without food. For maximum benefit, take it regularly at the same time each day. Continue taking it as recommended by your doctor, even if you start feeling better.

Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, headache, dyspepsia, rash, diarrhea, and increased liver enzymes. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult your doctor. Your doctor may suggest ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms.

Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any heart, kidney, or liver issues. Also, disclose all other medications you are taking. Your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to ensure the medicine is not harming your liver or affecting your blood counts. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.

Uses of Leflunomide 20 mg Tablet

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis

Benefits of Leflunomide 20 mg Tablet

In Rheumatoid Arthritis

Leflunomide 20 mg Tablet reduces pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints while slowing down the progression of bone and joint damage. This helps you perform daily activities more easily, improving your quality of life. For maximum benefits, take this medicine at the same time each day, even if you feel well, as it prevents future harm while improving your symptoms.

In Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis, a type of inflammatory arthritis, affects some people with psoriasis, a condition where skin cells grow too quickly, forming scales and dry patches. Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness, and swelling, which may flare up and subside. Leflunomide 20 mg Tablet helps reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in your spine and joints. It improves flexibility and prevents disease progression, helping you lead a more active life.

Side Effects of Leflunomide 20 mg Tablet

Most side effects do not require medical attention and will disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you are concerned about them.

Common Side Effects of Leflunomide 20 mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Headache
• Rash
• Diarrhea
• Increased liver enzymes
• Dyspepsia
• Dizziness
• Loss of appetite
• Hair loss
• Weight loss
• Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)

How to Use Leflunomide 10 mg Tablet

Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow it whole without chewing, crushing, or breaking it. You may take Leflunomide Tablet with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Leflunomide 10 mg Tablet Works

Leflunomide Tablet blocks the action of certain chemical messengers responsible for inflammation, swelling, and redness associated with autoimmune diseases. It suppresses the underlying disease process rather than simply treating the symptoms.