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Rumalef 20mg Tablet
Brand Name | Rumalef 20mg Tablet | |
Salt Composition |
Leflunomide (20mg) |
Leflunomide (20mg) |
Strength | 20mg | |
Product Form | Tablet | |
Pack | 10 Tablet(s) in Strip | |
Storage | Store below 30°C | |
Category |
Arthritis |
|
SubCategory |
Rheumatoid arthritis |
|
Country of Origin | India | |
Manufacturer |
Zydus Cadila |
|
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Zydus Cadila,Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India. |
You Save : Rs.97.92 Inclusive of all taxes
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Rumalef 20mg Tablet
Brand Name | Rumalef 20mg Tablet |
Salt Composition | |
Strength | 20mg |
Category |
Arthritis |
SubCategory |
Rheumatoid arthritis |
Country of Origin | India |
You Save : Rs.38.24 Inclusive of all taxes
- If the patient is allergic to the composition of the medicines
- It is contraindicated in patients with a history of severe hepatic impairment, and the patients who are taking current medication with teriflunomide.
- Diarrhea
- Respiratory infections
- Hypertension
- Abdominal pain
- Abnormal Liver function test
- Urinary tract infection
- Weight loss
- Cough
- Dry skin
- Pneumonia
- Can Rumalef 20mg Tablet cause weight loss?
- When should patients notify their doctor?
- How long does it take to see improvement after starting the Rumalef 20mg Tablet?
- The use of this drug may cause hepatotoxicity, hypertension, peripheral neuropathy, interstitial lung disease, immunosuppression, tuberculosis, pancytopenia, agranulocytosis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis.
- The use of this medicine may increase the risk of developing malignancy
- Live vaccines are not recommended to the patients who are taking this medicine
- If you’re allergic to the composition of the medicines
- If you’re using any concomitant medications
- If you’re not responding to the corresponding treatment
- Store the drugs in a closed container at room temperature, and keep the medicines away from heat, moisture, and direct daylight
- Do not keep the medicines reaching out to children’s
- Do not keep outdated medicine
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist the way to eliminate the medicine that’s not in use
- Store below 30C
- Rumalef 20mg Tablet is in a class of medication called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs
- The drug is employed in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
- The tablet is taken orally with or without food
- Do not use this medicine if the patient is allergic to the composition of the medicines
Medical Description of Rumalef 20mg Tablet
Rumalef 20mg Tablet contains Leflunoamide is in a class of medication called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs which are meant for oral use only. It is used alone or along with other medications in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by reducing the inflammation and slowing the progress of the condition, which helps you to improve your physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Rumalef 20mg Tablet Uses
Rumalef 20mg Tablet used to treat rheumatoid arthritis
Rumalef 20mg Tablet Benefits
Rumalef 20mg Tablet is used in the treatment for the following conditions like
Rheumatoid arthritis
It is a chronic inflammatory disorder this will mainly affect the joints in your hands and feet. Here our body system attacks its healthy tissue including joints. Symptoms include loss of appetite, fever, inflammation in joints, fatigue, tenderness, and warm joints.
Rumalef 20mg Tablet Indication
It is used alone or along with other medications in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by reducing the inflammation and slowing the progress of the condition, which helps you to improve your physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
Mechanism of action of Rumalef 20mg Tablet
Leflunomide exact mechanism is not clear but its metabolite inhibit the synthesis of pyrimidine nucleotide and it also produces antiproliferative effects for T-cells
How Rumalef 20mg Tablet works
Leflunomide exact mechanism is not clear but its metabolite inhibit the synthesis of pyrimidine nucleotide and it also produces antiproliferative effects for T-cells
Rumalef 20mg Tablet Contraindication
Rumalef 20mg Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Rumalef 20mg Tablet
Yes, the use of this tablet causes weight loss. Weight loss occurs due to loss of appetite in patients who are receiving this tablet. Kindly consult with your doctor if your symptoms persist.
The patients should immediately notify their doctors if they have symptoms like cough, shortness of breath, fever, fatigue, and allergic reactions.
It may take about 4 weeks or longer it depends upon the patient's condition. Do not stop the medicines on your own, kindly consult with the doctor before stopping the medicines.
Precautions and general warning of Rumalef 20mg Tablet
Alcohol
It is considered unsafe to consume alcohol while taking this medication. Kindly consult with your doctor
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe during driving you may feel dizziness. Kindly consult with your doctor
Pregnancy
It is considered unsafe during pregnancy it may cause harmful effects to the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Breast Feeding
It is considered unsafe during breastfeeding it may excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Kidney Problem
Therapy should be administrated with caution in patients with renal impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
Therapy should be administrated with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Rumalef 20mg Tablet
The tablet is taken orally with or wiathout food. You should not cut, chew or crush the tablet. Initially start with a low dose and slowly increase the dose once every week. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Rumalef 20mg Tablet in Adult
It is considered safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if it is prescribed by your doctor
Use of Rumalef 20mg Tablet in children
It is considered safe to use this medicine for children who are under the age of 16 if it is prescribed by your doctor
Use of Rumalef 20mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
It is considered safe to use this medicine in an elderly patient if it is prescribed by your doctor
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Rumalef 20mg Tablet should be taken at a same time every day. Take this medicine as per your doctor prescription. Do not take the medicine without consulting with the doctor. Follow the dose and duration as per the doctor’s advice do not consume more or less dose than prescribed by the doctor.
Drug Interaction of Rumalef 20mg Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
Abatacept + Leflunomide
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the combination of this drug may cause unspecified interaction mechanisms.
Anthrax vaccine + Leflunomide
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of leflunomide decreases the effect of the anthrax vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. The use of this drug increases the risk of infection.
Rabies vaccine + Leflunomide
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of leflunomide decreases the effect of the rabies vaccine by pharmacodynamic antagonism. The use of immunosuppressants may interfere with the development of immunity.
Adalimumab + Leflunomide
Use alternative drugs because the combination of this drug may increase the immunosuppressive effects and also increase the risk of infections.
Etanercept + Leflunomide
Use alternative drug because the combination of this drug either increase the effect of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism and also increase the risk of serious infections.
Oxaliplatin + Leflunomide
The use of oxaliplatin with immunosuppressants may increase the risk of serious infection.
Drug-Food Interaction
No information is available kindly consult with your doctor
Drug-Disease Interaction
GI perforation
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with an increased risk of gastrointestinal perforation. Before initiating the treatment monitor the patient with a history of gastrointestinal perforation
Hepatic disorder
Leflunomide has not been studied in a patient with severe hepatic impairment and the use of this drug has been associated with an increased risk of liver enzyme elevation. So the use of this drug is not recommended in patients with hepatic impairment. Frequently monitor the patient's liver function tests.
Infections
Serious bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, viral, and other possible infections have been reported in patients who are all receiving leflunomide. Before initiating the treatment it is recommended to avoid the use of this drug in patients with an active and serious infection.
Renal disease
Patients with moderate and severe renal impairment had greater adalimumab in blood levels. No dose adjustment of leflunomide is necessary for patients with mild renal impairment.
Over Dose
Consuming more quantity than the prescribed dose may cause an overdose. Kindly use the medicine as per you’re doctor advice
Missed Dose
If you missed the dose take the medicine as soon as you remember. If it is time for a subsequent dose skip the missed dose and continue with a daily dose
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