Additional information
Active substance | Leflunomide |
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Acne | No |
Water Retention | No |
HBR | No |
Hepatotoxicity | No |
Aromatization | No |
Lab Test | Liver function tests, complete blood count |
Also known as | SU101, Arava |
WAREHOUSE | International Warehouse 2 |
Blood pressure | Can cause hypertension |
Trade name | Arava |
Storage conditions | Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat |
Chemical name | 5-methylisoxazole-4-carboxylic acid 2-cyano-3-hydroxy-N-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)butylamide |
Formula | C12H9F3N2O2 |
Substance class | Disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) |
Main action | Inhibits the mitochondrial enzyme dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, leading to a reduction in pyrimidine synthesis and modulation of the immune system |
Half-life | Approximately 14-18 days |
Dosage (medical) | Typically 100 mg daily for three days, then reduced to 10-20 mg daily |
Dosage (sports) | Not applicable |
Effects | Reduces inflammation and slows disease progression in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis |
Side effects | Diarrhea, respiratory infections, hair loss, rash, hypertension, and liver toxicity |
Use in sports | None, as it is not performance-enhancing |
Manufacturer | Sanofi |
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