Leflunomide
Uses
Lefno is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, reduces swelling and inflammation in the body.
How it Works
Lefno is known as a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD). Lefno eases pain and stiffness associated with both of the conditions rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, and Lefno also reduces the damaging effect of the disease on Joints. Lefno works by blocking the way inflammation develops in joints. Lefno suppresses the underlying disease process, rather than simply treating the disease.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Lefno can include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Headache,
Dyspepsia,
Rash,
Diarrhoea,
Increased liver enzymes,
Respiratory tract infection.