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Lefno is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis.
The right dosage of Lefno depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Lefno can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lefno go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Lefno's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Lefno related warnings talks about Lefno's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lefno is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Tuberculosis (TB), Peripheral Neuropathy, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Lefno contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Lefno may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lefno is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Lefno 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 Lefno safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lefno. If you are pregnant, do not take Lefno without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Lefno safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Lefno may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Lefno should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Lefno on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Lefno. 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 Lefno on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Lefno. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Lefno on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Lefno. 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.
Lefno 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 Lefno unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lefno habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lefno.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Lefno since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lefno only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lefno is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lefno
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lefno and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lefno
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lefno with alcohol will be.
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)