Tablets to treat arthritis and gout.
Lefra is a medicine primarily used to help people with rheumatoid arthritis, a condition where your joints become swollen and painful. It works by calming down an overactive immune system, which is what causes inflammation. It is also used to treat pain and inflammation caused by gout.
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Lefra is a medication primarily used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation in the joints. It belongs to a class of drugs known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). The active ingredient in Lefra, leflunomide, works by suppressing the activity of the immune system, specifically blocking certain enzymes that cause inflammation.
Lefra is generally not considered a first-line treatment for gout. It is used instead of methotrexate for patients with gout who have kidney problems or other conditions that make methotrexate unsuitable as a co-treatment.
Lefra (leflunomide) works by interfering with an enzyme that helps make DNA and RNA, which are like the building blocks of our cells. This slows down the production of certain immune cells and helps calm down inflammation.
People mostly use leflunomide to treat rheumatoid arthritis in adults. Before you start taking leflunomide, doctors might check how well your liver is working and your blood pressure. It's important to tell your doctor if you have any liver issues or if you're taking other medications.
Lefra comes in two dosage strengths of 10 mg and 20 mg leflunomide. The usual dose for taking Lefra is once daily. Your doctor will tell you which out of the 10mg and 20mg dosage is more suitable to treat your condition.
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Lefra is a tablet you take by mouth, typically once daily. During the initial three days of treatment, your doctor might recommend a higher 20 mg dosage before switching to the lower 10 mg dose if required.
Always follow your doctor’s instructions when taking Lefra. Do not self-dose or stop taking the medication without speaking to your doctor first.
It might take between 4-6 weeks for you to notice the impact of Lefra on your symptoms, and it may take 4-6 months to notice the full effects of the medicine.
Since leflunomide is a long-term treatment, it's important to continue taking it even if you don't see immediate results and even when your symptoms improve, to help maintain control over your condition.
If you forget to take Lefra at the scheduled time, just take it with a glass of water as soon as you recall. In case it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your usual schedule.
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Effect of Leflunomide on Pegloticase Response Rate in Patients with Uncontrolled Gout: A Retrospective Study. Rheumatol Ther. 2022 Apr;9(2):555-563. doi: 10.1007/s40744-021-00421-w. Epub 2022 Jan 8. PMID: 34997911; PMCID: PMC8964845.
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