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.
Drug Monograph: Arava / Leflunomide
Leflunomide (Arava) is the first isoxazol derivative approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Leflunomide was also the first agent for rheumatoid arthritis indicated for both symptomatic improvement and retardation of structural joint damage based on radiographic evidence of its disease modifying activity.
Leflunomide (Arava) is the first isoxazol derivative approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Leflunomide was also the first agent for rheumatoid arthritis indicated for both symptomatic improvement and retardation of structural joint damage based on radiographic evidence of its disease modifying activity.
Patient Education: Arava / Leflunomide Tablets
Patient education for Arava / leflunomide tablets.
Patient education for Arava / leflunomide tablets.
Arava and The Newest Arthritis Medications
What new medications are coming next? Learn about how they work so you can discuss with your doctor whether you would be a candidate for the drug. But even though the newly marketed drugs and drugs still in development grab our attention, don't forget about older possibilities.
What new medications are coming next? Learn about how they work so you can discuss with your doctor whether you would be a candidate for the drug. But even though the newly marketed drugs and drugs still in development grab our attention, don't forget about older possibilities.
Product Photographs: Arava / Leflunomide Tablets
Product photographs of Arava / leflunomide tablets.
Product photographs of Arava / leflunomide tablets.
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.
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.
Hair loss is an unwanted side effect of some arthritis drugs, such as methotrexate and Arava.
Inflammation: The Battle Within
Inflammation is a natural defense of the body to protect against foreign substances or injury, but it can cause problems in certain diseases.
Inflammation is a natural defense of the body to protect against foreign substances or injury, but it can cause problems in certain diseases.
09/15/2005 Arava History: FDA Approves Generic Arava (Leflunomide)
09/15/2005, FDA grants final approval for Teva's leflunomide tablets.
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.
03/07/2003, 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.
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.
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.
08/12/1998, Arava was unanimously recommended for FDA approval.
ACR Patient Education: Leflunomide (Arava)
Leflunomide (Arava) is an anti-inflammatory medication that is known as a disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) because it not only decreases the pain and swelling of arthritis but may also decrease damage to joints and long-term disability, from ACR.
Leflunomide (Arava) is an anti-inflammatory medication that is known as a disease modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) because it not only decreases the pain and swelling of arthritis but may also decrease damage to joints and long-term disability, from ACR.