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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?
Lefumide has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Lefumide without medical advice.
Is the use of Lefumide safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Lefumide may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Lefumide should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
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?
Lefumide may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lefumide on the Heart?
Lefumide 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.
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?
Lefumide does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Lefumide only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Lefumide is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lefumide
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Lefumide with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lefumide
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Lefumide with alcohol will be.
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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)
