Lefutoid Tablet Benefits & Uses

Lefutoid Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Lefutoid Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose: 100 mg orally once a day for 3 days, dose may decrease 10 mg, OD
Geriatric	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose: 100 mg orally once a day for 3 days, dose may decrease 10 mg, OD

Lefutoid Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Lefutoid Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lefutoid Tablet. If you are pregnant, do not take Lefutoid Tablet without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lefutoid Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Lefutoid Tablet should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Lefutoid Tablet on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Lefutoid Tablet. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lefutoid Tablet on the Liver?

Lefutoid Tablet 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lefutoid Tablet on the Heart?

Lefutoid Tablet may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Lefutoid Tablet with Other Drugs

Lefutoid Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paracetamol

Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Paracetamol,Tramadol

Amiodarone

Aspirin

Moderate

Chlorpropamide

Warfarin

Lefutoid Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lefutoid Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Tuberculosis (TB)
Peripheral Neuropathy
Allergy
Liver Disease
Lung Disease
High Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lefutoid Tablet

Is this Lefutoid Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Lefutoid Tablet.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Lefutoid Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Lefutoid Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Lefutoid Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lefutoid Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lefutoid Tablet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Lefutoid Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lefutoid Tablet

Information about the interaction of Lefutoid Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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)

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