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Lefuhans-20 Tablet 30's, Pack of 1 Tablet
Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
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Composition :

LEFLUNOMIDE-20MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Hanskri Healthcare

Consume Type :

ORAL

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Not Returnable

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About Lefuhans-20 Tablet

Lefuhans-20 Tablet 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). 

Lefuhans-20 Tablet 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 Lefuhans-20 Tablet at the same time every day as prescribed by your doctor. In some cases, Lefuhans-20 Tablet 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 Lefuhans-20 Tablet if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Lefuhans-20 Tablet may cause serious congenital disabilities. Lefuhans-20 Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Lefuhans-20 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Lefuhans-20 Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and liver damage. Lefuhans-20 Tablet 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 Lefuhans-20 Tablet

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis

Directions for Use

Take Lefuhans-20 Tablet with or without food. Swallow Lefuhans-20 Tablet as a whole with water; do not crush or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

Lefuhans-20 Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called anti-rheumatic agents used to relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Lefuhans-20 Tablet 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.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Lefuhans-20 Tablet
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
  • Eat protein-rich foods like fish, poultry, eggs, and legumes.
  • Include foods with minerals and vitamins essential for hair health.
  • Join a support group to connect with others experiencing hair loss.
  • Openly discuss your feelings about hair loss.
  • Consider covering up with wigs, hats, or scarves.
  • Be patient and avoid seeking miracle cures.
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
Managing Medication-Triggered Bronchitis (Inflammation of the bronchial tubes): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • If you experience symptoms like coughing, wheezing, chest tightness, or difficulty breathing after taking medication, seek medical attention immediately.
  • Your healthcare provider will work with you to stop the medication causing the reaction, start alternative treatments, and provide supportive therapy.
  • To manage symptoms and prevent complications, follow your doctor's advice to use inhalers or nebulizers as prescribed, practice good hygiene, avoid irritants, stay hydrated, and get plenty of rest.
  • Regularly track your symptoms and report any changes or concerns to your healthcare provider.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Lefuhans-20 Tablet 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. Lefuhans-20 Tablet is not recommended to be used in pregnant women, lactating mothers and people below 18 years of age. Talk to your doctor before taking Lefuhans-20 Tablet if you have/had serious infections like interstitial lung disease (inflammation of lungs), tuberculosis (TB), or pneumonia. Lefuhans-20 Tablet may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Lefuhans-20 Tablet may make you more susceptible to infections; notify the doctor if you develop infections, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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LeflunomideTacrolimus
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lefuhans-20 Tablet:
Taking Lefuhans-20 Tablet together with tacrolimus may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking tacrolimus and Lefuhans-20 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeflunomideFlurbiprofen
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lefuhans-20 Tablet:
Using Flurbiprofen with Lefuhans-20 Tablet can increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Flurbiprofen and Lefuhans-20 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these signs, it's important to contact your doctor right away: liver problems, liver disease, unusual liver enzyme levels, fever, chills, joint discomfort, swelling, bruises, skin irritation, itching, loss of appetite, tiredness, feeling sick, throwing up, dark urine, or bleeding. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
LeflunomideBendamustine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lefuhans-20 Tablet:
Combining Bendamustine with Lefuhans-20 Tablet can increase the likelihood of negative side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
There may be a possibility of interaction between Bendamustine and Lefuhans-20 Tablet, but it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. If you have any of these symptoms - like an infection, complications, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, pain or burning during urination - contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LeflunomideNilotinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lefuhans-20 Tablet:
Taking Lefuhans-20 Tablet with nilotinib can increase the risk of serious infections and liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lefuhans-20 Tablet and nilotinib together can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, pain or burning during urination, fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.
LeflunomideDasatinib
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lefuhans-20 Tablet:
Using Lefuhans-20 Tablet together with dasatinib may increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Lefuhans-20 Tablet and Dasatinib, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. If you notice any of these symptoms - like body sores, red or inflamed skin, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, fever, and discomfort or burning while urinating, make sure to contact a doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LeflunomideBedaquiline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lefuhans-20 Tablet:
Taking bedaquiline with Lefuhans-20 Tablet may cause liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Lefuhans-20 Tablet and Bedaquiline, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, less desire to eat, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeflunomideLisinopril
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lefuhans-20 Tablet:
Taking Lefuhans-20 Tablet with Lisinopril affects the liver and may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Lefuhans-20 Tablet with Lisinopril together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of hunger, weakness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeflunomideMitomycin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lefuhans-20 Tablet:
Using Lefuhans-20 Tablet together with mitomycin may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Lefuhans-20 Tablet with Mitomycin can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhoea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeflunomideTemozolomide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lefuhans-20 Tablet:
Taking Temozolomide with Lefuhans-20 Tablet can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking temozolomide and Lefuhans-20 Tablet together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, red or inflamed skin, body sores, pain or burning during urination, vomiting, dark-colored urine, light-colored stools, and/or yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not stop using any medications without consulting a doctor.
LeflunomideKetorolac
Severe
How does the drug interact with Lefuhans-20 Tablet:
Taking ketorolac with Lefuhans-20 Tablet may increase the risk of liver problems.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ketorolac and Lefuhans-20 Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience fever, chills, joint pain or swelling, unusual bleeding or bruising, skin rash, itching, loss of appetite(less desire to eat), fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark colored urine, light colored stools, and yellowing of the skin or eyes. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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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.

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M Pharmacy

Sunny S

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Last Updated

Jul 8, 2025 | 9:29 AM IST

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Special Advise

Regular blood tests to monitor your liver function after starting Lefuhans-20 Tablet , 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.

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