Leflunomide
Leflunomide is a disease-modifying medicine used for selected inflammatory arthritis. Listed uses include Rheumatoid Arthritis and Psoriatic Arthritis.
Key points
- It can cause severe fetal harm and remains in the body for a long time.
- Liver, blood count, blood pressure and infection monitoring are required.
- Fever, jaundice, severe rash or breathlessness needs urgent care.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
Important safety checks
Pregnancy prevention, liver function, blood counts, blood pressure, infection and vaccination require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for fever with severe illness, jaundice, a blistering rash, severe breathlessness or unusual bleeding.