Arava 10 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Arava 10 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Arava 10 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Arava 10 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Arava 10 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Arava 10 Tablet related warnings talks about Arava 10 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Peripheral Neuropathy, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Arava 10 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Arava 10 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Arava 10 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Arava 10 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Arava 10 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Arava 10 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Arava 10 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Arava has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Arava without medical advice.
Is the use of Arava 10 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Arava. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Arava 10 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Arava can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Arava 10 Tablet on the Liver?
Arava can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Arava 10 Tablet on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Arava. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Arava 10 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Arava 10 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Arava 10 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Arava 10 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Arava 10 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Arava 10 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Arava 10 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Arava 10 Tablet
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Arava 10 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Arava 10 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Arava 10 Tablet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 751-752
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 212
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arava (leflunomide)