Generic for Arava for Rheumatoid arthritis - Drug Information

Generic Name - Leflunomide

Category - Arthritis

Indications

Rheumatoid arthritis
Generic Arava is indicated for the relief of some symptoms caused by rheumatoid arthritis such as inflammation, swelling, stiffness and joint pain. It also improves the physical function in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Arava medication works by stopping the body from producing too many of the immune cells that are responsible for the swelling and inflammation.

Generic for Arava Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Aravais contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Aravashould be not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions

Liver disease including hepatitis B or C
Renal disease
Hematologic abnormality

There are a number of medications that interact withGeneric Arava. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following

Cholestyramine
Methotrexate
Rifampin

Generic for Arava Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericArava
Due to the long half-life in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and recommended dosing interval (24 hours), a loading dose is needed to provide steady-state concentrations more rapidly. It is recommended that ARAVA therapy be initiated with a loading dose of one 100 mg tablet per day for 3 days.

Generic for Arava Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Arava side Effects include weight, chest pain, confusion, constipation, decreased hearing, diarrhea, dry mouth or increased thirst, fever or chills, increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight, insomnia or loss of appetite.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Arava.

Generic for Arava and Pregnancy

Leflunomide causes birth defects and must not be taken during pregnancy.

Generic for Arava and Breastfeeding

Although there are no studies to indicate the excretion of Generic Arava in human milk, it should not be taken during breastfeeding considering the possible unwanted effects in nursing babies.

Generic for Arava and Pediatric

There are no specific information on the safety and effectiveness of Generic Arava in pediatric patients. However, because of its potential toxicity, Arava is not recommended in children upto 18 years of age.

Generic for Arava and Geriatric

There is no specific information on the safety and effectiveness of Generic Arava in geriatric patients compared to other age groups. However, dosage adjustment is not recommended in patients older than 65 years of age.

Note

The above information about Generic Arava serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.