Arava

Arava (Leflunomide) is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug that is prescribed to help manage active rheumatoid arthritis.

Arava

Leflunomide

Arava

30

Aventis Pharma, Sanofi India

Tablet

20 mg

India, UK, Turkey, NZ

Arava

I. Introduction

II. Composition of Arava

III. How Arava Works

IV. Uses of Arava

Approved Uses; Arava has received FDA approval for treating adults with moderate to severe arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Comparative Effectiveness Compared to Drugs; When compared to other disease modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) Arava has shown comparable and in some cases superior effectiveness. It has been particularly effective in reducing swelling and alleviating pain. Limitations, on Usage; However it is important to note that Arava should not be administered in cases of liver dysfunction, leukopenia or when certain other contraindications are present.

References:

1Leflunomide — Arthritis Australia 2Arava: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and More - Healthline 3Arava: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects - Drugs.com 4Arava - European Medicines Agency 5:

V. Off-Label Uses

There are some suggestions from studies that Arava may be effective in treating conditions, like lupus although its important to note that these uses are not approved by the FDA. However it’s crucial to acknowledge that more research and clinical trials are needed to understand and validate these off label uses.

References:

1Arava: Side Effects, Dosage, Uses, and More - Healthline 2Arava: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects - Drugs.com 3Leflunomide — Arthritis Australia 4Arava - European Medicines Agency 5Arava (Leflunomide) for Lupus | MyLupusTeam 6Treating Lupus with Immunosuppressive Medications :

VI. Dosage and Administration

VII. Careful Administration

VIII. Administration to Special Populations

IX. Side Effects of Arava

X. Common Side Effects

XI. Important Precautions

XII. Interactions with Arava

XIII. Warnings

XIV. Contraindications

XV. Overdosage

XVI. Storage of Arava

XVII. Conclusion

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