Examples of mild side effects that have been reported with Arava include: hair loss *
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Leflunomide is an anti-inflammatory agent used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions
Drug Images What is Arava? Arava is a brand-name prescription medication
Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: cough, numbness/tingling of hands/feet, hair loss, chest pain, fast/pounding heartbeat, increased thirst/urination, The more common side effects of leflunomide include: diarrhea
abnormal liver tests
The risk for liver damage is greatest in people taking other medications known to cause liver damage, and in people who already have liver disease
nausea, headache, rash, itching, loss or thinning of hair, and weight loss
Dizziness
ARAVA is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic
Leflunomide is a disease modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD)
Leflunomide, sold under the brand name Arava among others, is an immunosuppressive disease-modifying antirheumatic drug , used in The dose-limiting side effects are liver damage, lung disease and immunosuppression
Liver function Dizziness
It is in the non-biological DMARDs class of medications
This medicine can harm an unborn baby: If you are female, you must not get pregnant while you are taking leflunomide and for at least two years afterwards
Leflunomide may cause a dry mouth or mouth ulcers
Common adverse effects include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, mouth ulcers, skin rash, alopecia, minor infections, mild
Leflunomide is an immunosuppressant medication used to treat active rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
Leflunomide is used to relieve symptoms caused by active rheumatoid arthritis, such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness, and joint pain
These effects can include excessive wind, bowel discomfort, loss of appetite, nausea (feeling sick) and diarrhoea
This medicine is available only with your doctor's Using these medicines together may cause unwanted serious side effects
Patients should stop drinking alcohol while taking Leflunomide to reduce the chances of liver side effects
Other side effects can include: • feeling sick • mouth ulcers Leflunomide Possible Side Effects
Rectal bleeding
What are some of the less common but potentially serious side effects of Arava? Liver damage;
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Arava must not be used in patients with: liver disease; severe immunodeficiency states, such as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); Possible risks and side effects You may find your body adjusts to leflunomide without any side effects
These changes are usually mild and improve when the medicine is stopped Nerve problems—May increase your risk for more serious side effects