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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:51 PM IST

About Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's

Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's belongs to the group of medicines called 'anti-rheumatic agents' used to relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue) which leads to joint pain and damage. Psoriatic arthritis is a kind of inflammatory arthritis which occurs in patients with psoriasis (red patches of skin with silvery scales). 

Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's contains 'Leflunomide' an isoxazole immunomodulatory agent which works by blocking the formation of genetic material, i.e. DNA required for survival of replicating (dividing) cells of the immune system. As a result, it suppresses the activated immune system to reduce pain, inflammation and swelling. 

Take Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's at the same time every day as prescribed by your doctor. In some cases, Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's may cause common side-effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, rash, and hair loss. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's may cause serious congenital disabilities. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's as it could lead to increased dizziness and liver damage. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's may make you more susceptible to infections; consult your doctor if you develop any signs of infections such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising.

Uses of Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis

Medicinal Benefits

Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's belongs to the group of medicines called anti-rheumatic agents used to relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARDs) which inhibits an enzyme called dihydroorotate dehydrogenase and has antiproliferative activity (suppresses the cell growth). Thereby, helps in treating inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Directions for Use

Take Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's with or without food. Swallow Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Rash
  • Hair loss

Drug Warnings

Do not take Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's if you are allergic to leflunomide, have severe liverkidney problems, low levels of protein in the blood, immune system problems, bone marrow problems, or serious infections. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's is not recommended to be used in pregnant women, lactating mothers and people below 18 years of age. Talk to your doctor before taking Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's if you have/had serious infections like interstitial lung disease (inflammation of lungs), tuberculosis (TB), or pneumonia. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's may make you more susceptible to infections; notify the doctor if you develop infections, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's may interact with pain killers (ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen, aspirin), anti-depressant (duloxetine), corticosteroids (prednisone), drugs used to treat arthritis (celecoxib, azathioprine, etanercept, adalimumab, meloxicam, methotrexate, abatacept, infliximab), and anti-malarial (hydroxychloroquine). 

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consuming alcohol along with Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's as it could lead to liver damage.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have low immunity, pneumonia, tuberculosis (TB), hypertension (high blood pressure), lung toxicity, peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage), liver and kidney dysfunction.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • DULOXETINE
  • PREDNISONE
  • CELECOXIB
  • AZATHIOPRINE
  • MELOXICAM
  • METHOTREXATE
  • ETANERCEPT
  • ADALIMUMAB
  • ABATACEPT
  • INFLIXIMAB
  • HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
  • Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Special Advise

Regular blood tests to monitor your liver function after starting Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's, and for every 6-8 weeks are advised.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Rheumatoid arthritis: It is an auto-immune disease (where the body's immune system attacks its tissue) which leads to joint pain and damage. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include pain, inflammation of joints, difficulty in moving and swelling. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have intense joint pain (especially knee joint) with stiffness. 

Psoriatic arthritis: Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the skin (psoriasis) and joints (inflammatory arthritis). It mainly affects large joints in the lower extremities, distal joints of toes and fingers, back and pelvis. Symptoms include inflammation of joints, difficulty moving, swelling, patches of red, scaly skin and pain.

About Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's

Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's belongs to the group of medicines called 'anti-rheumatic agents' used to relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue) which leads to joint pain and damage. Psoriatic arthritis is a kind of inflammatory arthritis which occurs in patients with psoriasis (red patches of skin with silvery scales). 

Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's contains 'Leflunomide' an isoxazole immunomodulatory agent which works by blocking the formation of genetic material, i.e. DNA required for survival of replicating (dividing) cells of the immune system. As a result, it suppresses the activated immune system to reduce pain, inflammation and swelling. 

Take Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's at the same time every day as prescribed by your doctor. In some cases, Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's may cause common side-effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, rash, and hair loss. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's may cause serious congenital disabilities. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's as it could lead to increased dizziness and liver damage. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's may make you more susceptible to infections; consult your doctor if you develop any signs of infections such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising.

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Composition

LEFLUNOMIDE-20MG

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

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Uses of Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis

Medicinal Benefits

Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's belongs to the group of medicines called anti-rheumatic agents used to relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARDs) which inhibits an enzyme called dihydroorotate dehydrogenase and has antiproliferative activity (suppresses the cell growth). Thereby, helps in treating inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Side Effects of Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's

  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea
  • Stomach pain
  • Indigestion
  • Rash
  • Hair loss

Directions for Use

Take Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's with or without food. Swallow Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's if you are allergic to leflunomide, have severe liverkidney problems, low levels of protein in the blood, immune system problems, bone marrow problems, or serious infections. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's is not recommended to be used in pregnant women, lactating mothers and people below 18 years of age. Talk to your doctor before taking Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's if you have/had serious infections like interstitial lung disease (inflammation of lungs), tuberculosis (TB), or pneumonia. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's may make you more susceptible to infections; notify the doctor if you develop infections, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising.

Therapeutic Class

ANTIRHEUMATICS

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • ACETAMINOPHEN
  • ASPIRIN
  • DULOXETINE
  • PREDNISONE
  • CELECOXIB
  • AZATHIOPRINE
  • MELOXICAM
  • METHOTREXATE
  • ETANERCEPT
  • ADALIMUMAB
  • ABATACEPT
  • INFLIXIMAB
  • HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Get adequate sleep as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
  • Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

Regular blood tests to monitor your liver function after starting Arava 20 mg Tablet 30's, and for every 6-8 weeks are advised.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Rheumatoid arthritis: It is an auto-immune disease (where the body's immune system attacks its tissue) which leads to joint pain and damage. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include pain, inflammation of joints, difficulty in moving and swelling. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis have intense joint pain (especially knee joint) with stiffness. 

Psoriatic arthritis: Psoriatic arthritis is an autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation of the skin (psoriasis) and joints (inflammatory arthritis). It mainly affects large joints in the lower extremities, distal joints of toes and fingers, back and pelvis. Symptoms include inflammation of joints, difficulty moving, swelling, patches of red, scaly skin and pain.