Lefumide 20 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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Is the use of Lefumide 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lefumide. If you are pregnant, do not take Lefumide without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lefumide 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Lefumide. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lefumide 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Lefumide may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lefumide 20 Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Lefumide. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Lefumide 20 Tablet on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Lefumide. 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.
Lefumide 20 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 Lefumide 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lefumide 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Lefumide 20 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Lefumide 20 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Lefumide 20 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lefumide 20 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lefumide 20 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Lefumide 20 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lefumide 20 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lefumide 20 Tablet with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arava (leflunomide)