Leflunomide - Dosage and How to Use

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Leflunomide

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Leflunomide - Dosage and How to Use

How should Leflunomide be used?

How is the medicine given?

It is given orally, after food, usually once-a-day.
A typical dose will range from 10mg to 20mg daily.
When first started on leflunomide, doctors may prescribe a "loading dose" to quickly build up the drug in the body and speed up the onset of the drug.

The loading dose is usually 100mg a day for the first 3 days.
Alternatively, 100mg given once weekly for 3 weeks while taking the regular daily dose may be prescribed.
The loading dose increases the chances of experiencing diarrhea, but this side effect usually improves after completing the loading dose.
Omission if loading dose is acceptable with the knowledge that there may be a slight delay in response time.

The dose will vary for each person depending upon factors such as activities of your disease and your response to the treatment.

What is the TIME to EFFECT?

Improvement is usually first seen in 3-4 weeks. The full benefits of this drug may not be seen until after 12 weeks of treatment.
You need to take it continuously to keep your symptoms controlled.

What should I do if I miss a dose?

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose an continue with your regular dosing schedule.
Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.

What should I do if I overdose?

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