Rumalef 20 Tablet (Leflunomide)

Rumalef 20 Tablet

Rumalef 20 mg Tablet is used alone or along with other medicines to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition characterized by progressive pain and swelling of the joints.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Rumalef 20 mg Tablet
Arava 20 mg Tablet
Sanofi India Ltd.
Cleft 20 mg Tablet
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
Lefno 20 mg Tablet
Ipca Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
Lefra 20 mg Tablet
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Lefumide 20 mg Tablet
Cipla Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Rumalef 20 mg Tablet
Cough
Dizziness
Sore throat
Chest pain
Severe stomach pain
Joint pain
Difficulty in breathing
Headache
Weight loss
Dry skin
Rash
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhea

Uses of Rumalef 20 mg Tablet

What is it prescribed for?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rumalef 20 mg Tablet is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, a condition characterized by progressive joint pain and swelling.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to leflunomide or any other components present along with it.
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women due to the increased risk of fetal harm.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue the drug or to discontinue breastfeeding based on your clinical condition.
General warnings
Vaccination
Vaccination with live vaccines is not recommended during Rumalef 20 mg Tablet treatment. Your doctor may advise you to postpone treatment either of the vaccine or the medicine based on your clinical condition.
Alcohol consumption
It is advised that you avoid consumption of alcohol during treatment with Rumalef 20 mg Tablet due to the increased risk of liver damage.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If a dose of Rumalef 20 mg Tablet is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Warfarin
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines
Chlorpropamide
Teriflunomide
Disease interactions
Peripheral Neuropathy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with peripheral neuropathy due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition.
Immunosuppression
This medicine is not recommended for use in immune suppressed patients due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. An alternative treatment option should be considered based on the clinical condition.
Liver Disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver diseases due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary for patients with mild to moderate liver diseases.
Pulmonary insufficiency
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of lung diseases (pulmonary impairment) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of pulmonary function is advised for such patients.
Renal Dysfunction
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal dysfunction due to the increased risk of severe side effects. Appropriate dose adjustments should be done based on the clinical condition.
Tuberculosis
Patients should be screened for active or latent tuberculosis before beginning treatment with this medicine. Patients with positive tuberculosis screening should be monitored carefully during treatment with this medicine for any reactivation of the infection.
Hypertension
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with hypertension (high blood pressure) due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of blood pressure is advised for such patients.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take Rumalef 20 mg Tablet exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.