All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Leflunomide, as it may increase the risk of liver damage.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions
Peripheral neuropathy is the damage to the peripheral nerves (nerves that are present outside the brain and spinal cord). It causes weakness, numbness, and pain, usually in the hands and feet. There are several causes that can lead to peripheral neuropathy such as diabetes, injuries, and infections. Leflunomide should be used with caution if you have peripheral neuropathy due to the increased risk of worsening of the condition.
Immunosuppression is a condition in which your body's immune system is unable to fight infections and other diseases. Leflunomide should be used with caution as it may cause immunosuppression. It is not recommended for use in case of severe immunodeficiency states such as AIDS (Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is a chronic, potentially life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus).
Leflunomide may cause interstitial lung disease (a group of lung disorders in which the lung tissues become inflamed and then damaged) or worsening of pre-existing interstitial lung disease. Hence it should be used with caution if you have a known history of interstitial lung disease (a group of lung disorders in which the lung tissues become inflamed and then damaged) as it may worsen your condition. Consult your doctor if you experience symptoms such as cough and shortness of breath, with or without associated fever.
Leflunomide should be used with caution if you have kidney problems as it may worsen your condition.
Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection in the lungs. Leflunomide should be used with caution if you have active or latent tuberculosis as it may cause possible reactivation of the infection.
Hypertension is high blood pressure. Leflunomide can cause an increase in blood pressure. Hence, this medicine should be used with caution if you have high blood pressure as it may worsen your health condition. Keep a regular check of your blood pressure while taking this medicine.
Food interactions
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Lab interactions
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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.