Teriflunomide Benefits & Uses

Teriflunomide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Multiple Sclerosis

Teriflunomide 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: Multiple Sclerosis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 14 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Multiple Sclerosis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 14 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Teriflunomide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Teriflunomide is used -

Moderate

Increased Liver Enzymes

Mild

Infection
Pharyngitis
Back Pain
Fatigue
Influenza like symptoms
Insomnia
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Paresthesia
Urticaria

Teriflunomide Related Warnings

Is the use of Teriflunomide safe for pregnant women?

Teriflunomide shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Teriflunomide safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Teriflunomide. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Teriflunomide on the Kidneys?

Teriflunomide is not harmful for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Teriflunomide on the Liver?

Teriflunomide has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Teriflunomide on the Heart?

Teriflunomide may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Teriflunomide with Other Drugs

Teriflunomide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Paracetamol

Abacavir

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Paracetamol,Codeine

Amiodarone

Amlodipine

Amlodipine,Atorvastatin

Atorvastatin

Captopril

Mild

Aspirin(ASA)

Aspirin

Teriflunomide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Teriflunomide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Jaundice
Liver Disease
High Blood Pressure
Peripheral Neuropathy
Pneumonia
Infections
Tuberculosis (TB)
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Teriflunomide

Is this Teriflunomide habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Teriflunomide.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Teriflunomide can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Teriflunomide is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

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

No

Teriflunomide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Teriflunomide

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

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Teriflunomide

Taking Teriflunomide with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

See all substitutes for Teriflunomide

Teru MS 14 Tablet - ₹1184
Aubagio 7 mg - ₹357934
Teriflunomide Tablet - ₹600
Scleteri 14 Tablet - ₹798
Scleteri 7 Tablet - ₹420
Teru MS 7 Tablet - ₹459

This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aubagio (teriflunomide)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1183-1185

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