LEFNO TAB 20MG

Overview

LEFNO TAB 20MG is a Schedule H drug.

LEFNO TAB 20MG is composed of: LEFLUNOMIDE (20 MG)

Leflunomide affects the immune system and reduces swelling and inflammation in the body. Leflunomide is used to treat the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Usage

LEFLUNOMIDE is generally used to treat: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Dangerous – Studies indicate Human-Fetal Risk

Precautions for LEFNO TAB 20MG and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of immune system disorders, infection, cancer, blood disorders, heart, lung, kidney, liver diseases, alcohol abuse, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, drowsiness, or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Avoid vaccination, alcohol consumption while taking this medication. It may affect blood clot events, avoid bruising or injury. TB test should be done before the treatment.

Symptoms of Overdosage

LEFLUNOMIDE over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Common Side-Effects

LEFLUNOMIDE : Alopecia, Bronchitis, Hypertension, Pruritus, Rhinitis, De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Cough, Difficulty Breathing, Dizziness, Fever, Head Headache, Loss Of Appetite, Nausea, Vomit, Sneezing, Throat Soreness, Tightness, Eyes Yellow Eyes, Chest Pain, Loose Motion, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)

Serious Side-Effects

LEFLUNOMIDE : Cough, Hair Loss, Chest Pain, Increased Thirst, Frequent Urination

Rare Side-Effects

LEFLUNOMIDE : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching

Disease Interactions

LEFLUNOMIDE can interfere with: Bacterial Infection, Fungal Infection, Primary Immunodeficiency, Diabetes Mellitus, Peripheral Neuropathy, Acute Renal Failure, Latent Tuberculosis, Tuberculosis, Hypertension

Technical Classification

LEFLUNOMIDE is categorized as:
  • ANTIRHEUMATICS / MISCELLANEOUS AGENTS
  • SELECTIVE IMMUNOSUPPRESSANTS / IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENTS / IMMUNOLOGIC AGENTS

Prescription Statistics

Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.

How Frequently is it taken?

Once Daily82%
Afternoon11%

Directions with respect to food?

After Food100%

How long was it prescribed?

30 Days26%
60 Days24%
90 Days15%
120 Days9%
15 Days7%
10 Days6%
42 Days4%

What is the break-up across patient age-group?

Below 5yrs4%
18 to 35yrs11%
35 to 50yrs28%
50 to 60yrs25%
60 to 70yrs21%
70yrs and above12%

What is the gender-breakup across patients?

Females79%

What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?

Rheumatologist97%
Orthopaedist1%
Cardiologist1%
Physician1%

Most common Medicines advised along-side?

FOLVITE 5MG TAB29%
HCQS 200MG TAB25%
ALTRADAY CAP18%
NEUROBION FORTE TAB17%
DEPOMEDROL 40MG INJ17%
DEPOMEDROL 80MG INJ13%

Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?

SGPT TEST (BIOCHEMISTRY)35%
ESR (HEMATOLOGY)33%
CBC (HEMATOLOGY)28%
SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY)19%
HB (HEMATOLOGY)11%
CRP (SEROLOGY)11%

Available Alternatives for LEFNO TAB 20MG

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

ARAVA 20MG TABINR 571.1 for 30 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG
CLEFT 20MG TABINR 190.36 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 20.0 MG
DM LEF 20MG TABINR 177.62 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 20.0 MG
LEFLUNOMIDE 20MG TABINR 271.25 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 20.0 MG
LEFNO TAB 20MGINR 191.51 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG
LEFRA TAB 20MGINR 190.36 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG
LEFRHUM 20MG TABINR 220 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 20.0 MG
LEFRON 20MG TABINR 170 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 20.0 MG
LEFUMA 20MG TABINR 187.96 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG
LEFUMIDE 20MG TABINR 190.36 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 20.0 MG
LEFUMIDE FC-TAB 20MGINR 190.36 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG
RUMALEF 20MG TABINR 421 for 30 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 20 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ARAVA 10MG TABINR 292.95 for 30 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG
CLEFT TAB 10MGINR 104 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG
DM LEF 10MG TABINR 98.12 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 10.0 MG
LEFLUNOMIDELEFLUNOMIDE
LEFNO 5MG TABINR 98.16 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 5.0 MG
LEFNO TAB 10MGINR 98.24 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG
LEFRA TAB 10MGINR 97.65 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG
LEFRON 10MG TABINR 89 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 10.0 MG
LEFUMA 10MG TABINR 96.64 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG
LEFUMIDE 10MG TABINR 97.65 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 10.0 MG
RUMALEF 100MG TABINR 177 for 10 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 100.0 MG
RUMALEF 10MG TABINR 210.5 for 30 TABLETSLEFLUNOMIDE 10 MG