Lefra 10 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The right dosage of Lefra 10 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lefra 10 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lefra 10 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lefra 10 Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Lefra 10 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lefra 10 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lefra 10 Tablet in conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Peripheral Neuropathy, Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Lefra 10 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Lefra 10 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lefra 10 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Lefra 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lefra 10 Tablet is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lefra 10 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lefra. If you are pregnant, do not take Lefra without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lefra 10 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Lefra. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Lefra 10 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Lefra 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 Lefra 10 Tablet on the Liver?
Lefra 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 Lefra 10 Tablet on the Heart?
Lefra can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Lefra 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 Lefra 10 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lefra 10 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lefra 10 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Lefra 10 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Lefra 10 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lefra 10 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lefra 10 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Lefra 10 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lefra 10 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lefra 10 Tablet with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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