Lefra Information

Lefra is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.

The correct dosage of Lefra depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lefra can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Lefra normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Lefra's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Lefra's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Peripheral Neuropathy, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Lefra since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lefra contraindications section.

Additionally, Lefra may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lefra is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Lefra Benefits & Uses
Lefra Dosage & How to Take
Lefra Side Effects
Lefra Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Lefra with Other Drugs
Lefra Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Lefra
Lefra Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Lefra Benefits & Uses

Lefra is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Lefra 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

Lefra Related Warnings

Is the use of Lefra 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.

Severe
Is the use of Lefra 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.

Severe
What is the effect of Lefra 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lefra 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lefra 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Lefra with Other Drugs

Lefra 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

Lefra Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lefra 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 Lefra

Is this Lefra habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Lefra has not been reported.

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

Lefra will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Lefra should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Lefra for mental disorders.

No

Lefra Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lefra

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lefra

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lefra with alcohol will be.

Unknown