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Arava 10 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Arava 10 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Arava 10 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Arava 10 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Arava 10 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Arava 10 Tablet related warnings talks about Arava 10 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Peripheral Neuropathy, Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Arava 10 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Arava 10 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Arava 10 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Arava 10 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Arava 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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Is the use of Arava 10 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Arava should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Arava 10 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Arava should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Arava 10 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Arava. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Arava 10 Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Arava. 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 Arava 10 Tablet on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Arava. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Arava 10 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Arava 10 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Arava 10 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Arava 10 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Arava 10 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Arava 10 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Arava 10 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Arava 10 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Arava 10 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Arava 10 Tablet with alcohol.
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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)
