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Arava - Leflunomide - Dosage - Side Effects - Interactions - Warnings

Arava (leflunomide) drug information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Arava, generic drug name leflunomide, is a DMARD (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug) used in the treatment of arthritis. Arava helps reduce inflammation and slow disease progression.
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Drugs A-Z: Arava / Leflunomide

Leflunomide (Arava) is the first isoxazol derivative approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. The drug is classified as a DMARD (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug).

Arthritis Drugs: What Are My Options?

Medications have long been considered "traditional" treatment. Since individual response to a specific medication can vary and because possible side effects are also a factor, finding the most effective medication or combination of medications can be a more difficult process than one would expect.

Hair loss - What can people do who suffer hair loss from drugs?

Hair loss is an unwanted side effect of some arthritis drugs, such as methotrexate and Arava.

09/15/2005 Arava History: FDA Approves Generic Arava (Leflunomide)

09/15/2005, FDA grants final approval for Teva's leflunomide tablets.

03/07/2003 Arava History: FDA Panel Scrutinizes Safety Of 4 RA Drugs

03/07/2003, The risk versus benefit of Arava, Enbrel, Remicade, and Humira was reconsidered.

03/15/2001 Arava History: Arava Linked To Liver Problems

03/15/2001, EMEA issues public statement regarding Arava and serious hepatic reactions.

09/16/1998 Arava History: Arava (Leflunomide) Approved By FDA

09/16/1998, Arava is FDA approved for the treatment of active rheumatoid arthritis in adults.

08/12/1998 Arava History: Arava Recommended For FDA Approval

08/12/1998, Arava was unanimously recommended for FDA approval.

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