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Lefumide is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The correct dosage of Lefumide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lefumide can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lefumide go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lefumide is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Lefumide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lefumide related warnings section.
Lefumide is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Peripheral Neuropathy, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lefumide contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Lefumide have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lefumide is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Lefumide 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 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 safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Lefumide. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Lefumide on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Lefumide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lefumide on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Lefumide. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Lefumide only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Lefumide on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Lefumide. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Lefumide 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 unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lefumide habit forming or addictive?
Lefumide does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Lefumide as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lefumide should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Lefumide in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Lefumide
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Lefumide, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lefumide
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Lefumide.
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
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Arava (leflunomide)