Lefutoid Tablet Benefits & Uses

Lefutoid Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Lefutoid Tablet 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

Lefutoid Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Lefutoid Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Lefutoid Tablet. If you are pregnant, do not take Lefutoid Tablet without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Lefutoid Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Lefutoid Tablet should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Lefutoid Tablet on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Lefutoid Tablet. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lefutoid Tablet on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Lefutoid Tablet. 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Lefutoid Tablet on the Heart?

The heart can be affected by Lefutoid Tablet. 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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Lefutoid Tablet with Other Drugs

Lefutoid Tablet 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

Lefutoid Tablet Contraindications

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

Is this Lefutoid Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Lefutoid Tablet is addictive.

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

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

Safe
Is it safe?

Lefutoid Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Lefutoid Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Lefutoid Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lefutoid Tablet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lefutoid Tablet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lefutoid Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Lefutoid Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

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

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)

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