LEFLUNOMIDE, (ARAVA) works for treating rheumatoid arthritis, a condition in which the body’s defense system (immune system) fails to recognize the body as itself and attacks the healthy tissues around the joints. It’s a doctor’s prescription (LEFLUNOMIDE) medicine.

Sanofi Pharma Ltd. of France mfg ARAVA. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. ARAVA Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

 

The most common side effects of LEFLUNOMIDE are:

Nausea, diarrhea and dizziness. Tell your doctor or pharmacist right away if any of these side effects persist or worsen.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: cough, numbness/tingling of hands/feet, hair loss, chest pain, fast/pounding heartbeat, increased thirst/urination, muscle cramp/pain, mental/mood changes, vision changes, easy bruising/bleeding, unusual growths/lumps, unexplained weight loss, unusual tiredness.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any other side effects not listed above.

Genuine medicine is important for treatment. So, always try to source genuine medicines from authentic sources and check the quality of medicines.