This medicine is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. This medicine may be used to reduce the signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, slow the development of damage to the joints, and to improve physical function.
Before using
Warning: this medicine can cause harm to the human fetus. For this reason a negative pregnancy test must be obtained before the start of treatment with leflunomide. This medicine must not be used during pregnancy, or by women who are able to become pregnant unless they are using a reliable form of birth control. Unless females who have taken leflunomide go through a certain process to remove this medicine from their body, pregnancy must be avoided for at least 2 years after this medicine has been stopped. Discuss the risks and the benefits of taking this medicine with your doctor. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. Do not take this medicine if you are also taking cholestyramine.
Do not receive live vaccines while you are taking this medicine. Contact your doctor for more information. Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking other medicines that suppress the immune system. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Arava Side Effects
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