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leflunomide

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Noun1.leflunomide - an anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) that is given orally; can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis by slowing the proliferation of white blood cells which reduces inflammation in the synovium
Arava
anti-TNF compound - a class of drugs that block the action of tumor necrosis factor (TNF); used in cases of rheumatoid arthritis because TNF instigates inflammation of the joints


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If desired control is not gained by using these joint injections and above cited, then second stage treatments is immunosuppressants that are methotrexate or leflunomide are mixed to the treatment.
Taking Psoriasis Suffers to a Better Life by J. Purden / Health care industry community
Some of the commonly used immunosuppressants include leflunomide (Arava), azathioprine (Imuran), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune) and cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan).
The Signs & Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis by syed anjum / Advertising, marketing, public relations community
Popular Rheumatoid Arthritis pain relief medications include Methotrexate, thiomalate, auranofin, and leflunomide.
What Are Your Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain Relief Options by Maria Sanchez / Self Improvement community
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