Lefnol
Lefnol Products are primarily used for
Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis
About Lefnol Products
Uses of Lefnol Products
Leflunomide is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis.
Lefnol Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Lefnol are Nausea, Headache, Rash, Diarrhea, Respiratory tract infection, Abnormal liver enzyme, Dyspepsia.
Patient Concerns about Lefnol Products
Frequently asked questions about Lefnol Products
Frequently asked questions about Leflunomide
Q. Can Lefnol 20mg Tablet cause weight loss?
Yes, Lefnol 20mg Tablet may cause weight loss as a common side effect. However, weight loss due to this medicine is usually insignificant. The reason for this reduction in weight could be due to accompanying loss of appetite. Consult your doctor if your weight loss is significant.
Q. When should patients notify their doctor?
The doctor should be informed if one has lung problems like cough, shortness of breath or if one observes symptoms of infection like fever, weakens, and flu-like symptoms. Along with that, if a person experiences allergic reactions like hives rashes and liver problems like yellowing of skin, loss of appetite then it should be consulted with the doctor. One should also inform the doctor if there is a decrease in blood cell count causing easy bruising and recurrent infections. In addition to that, the doctor should be informed if one becomes pregnant during the course of treatment.
Q. Can I plan pregnancy after stopping Lefnol 20mg Tablet?
Lefnol 20mg Tablet takes fairly long time to get flushed out of your system. Hence, you should not plan pregnancy for at least 2 years after stopping Lefnol 20mg Tablet. This extensive time duration may be reduced to a few weeks by taking certain medicines which can help speed up the removal of Lefnol 20mg Tablet from your body.
Q. How long does it take to see improvement after starting Lefnol 20mg Tablet?
Lefnol 20mg Tablet may take about 4 weeks or longer to show improvement in the condition. It may even take 4-6 months to show full benefits. Hence, the medicine should not be stopped if there is no significant improvement. For any further query consult your doctor who will analyze the condition.
Q. Can Lefnol 20mg Tablet cause cancer?
Lefnol 20mg Tablet may increase your chances of cancer especially of lymph system, but this is very rare. The reason could be decreased strength of the immune system caused by Lefnol 20mg Tablet. Discuss with your doctor if you have concerns regarding it.
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