DM Lef 20 Tablet

Description

Uses

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Active inflammatory arthritis, as prescribed
• Helps reduce joint inflammation and disease activity
• Helps slow progression of joint damage

Benefits

• Reduces joint inflammation
• Helps relieve pain and stiffness
• Reduces swelling in affected joints
• Improves joint function
• Helps slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis

How DM Lef 20 Works

Leflunomide is a DMARD that suppresses excessive immune-system activity. It blocks an enzyme needed for the production of certain immune cells, thereby reducing the inflammation responsible for rheumatoid arthritis and helping slow disease progression.

Dosage & How to Use

Take DM Lef 20 Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

• Swallow the tablet whole with water.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Take it at the same time each day.
• Do not stop treatment without consulting your doctor.

Regular blood tests may be required during treatment to monitor liver function and blood cell counts.

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Headache
• Indigestion
• Hair loss
• Skin rash
• Increased blood pressure

Serious side effects can include:

• Liver injury
• Low blood cell counts
• Serious infections
• Severe skin reactions
• Lung problems
• Peripheral neuropathy

Contact your doctor promptly if you develop yellowing of the skin or eyes, persistent cough, breathing difficulty, unusual bruising, severe rash, or signs of infection.

Precautions

Inform your doctor if you have:

• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Recurrent infections
• Blood disorders
• Immune-system disorders
• High blood pressure