Lefno 10 Tablet

Lefno 10 Tablet contains leflunomide 10 mg in each tablet. It is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD) used to help treat active rheumatoid arthritis by reducing inflammation and slowing joint damage. Lefno 10 Tablet is prescribed for ongoing control of symptoms rather than quick pain relief.

How it works: Leflunomide works by blocking a step needed for immune cells to multiply, which helps calm the overactive immune response that drives rheumatoid arthritis. As a tablet, Lefno 10 Tablet is taken by mouth and provides steady medicine levels for long-term inflammation control.

Lefno 10 Tablet is the lower-strength tablet in the leflunomide range, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a gentler maintenance dose or to adjust treatment based on response and tolerability. Because it is a 10 mg tablet, it is not the same as higher-strength leflunomide tablets and may be preferred when fewer side effects are the priority or when a doctor is titrating treatment.

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Reduction of joint pain and swelling
• Slowing progression of joint damage
• Long-term control of autoimmune inflammation

• Swallow Lefno 10 Tablet whole with a glass of water; do not crush or chew it unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• You can take Lefno 10 Tablet with or without food, but taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Follow your doctor’s exact schedule; some patients take it once daily, while others may need a different plan.
• Do not take extra tablets to make up for a missed dose unless your prescriber specifically instructs you to do so.

Each Lefno 10 Tablet provides 10 mg of leflunomide per tablet. The usual frequency is once daily, but the exact dose and whether 10 mg is right for you are decided by your doctor based on your condition and response. Do not exceed the dose prescribed for you; your doctor may adjust treatment if this tablet is not enough or is causing side effects.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Leflunomide may include:

• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Hair thinning or hair loss
• Stomach upset
• Raised liver tests on blood work

• Lefno 10 Tablet can harm an unborn baby; avoid pregnancy and use reliable contraception as directed by your doctor.
• Do not use if you have active liver disease or heavy alcohol use unless your doctor specifically approves it.
• Your doctor will usually order blood tests to monitor liver function and blood counts while you take this tablet.
• Be cautious if you have a history of serious infection or a weakened immune system.
• Tell your doctor if you have lung disease, because leflunomide can rarely cause serious breathing problems.
• This medicine may cause dizziness in some people, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Because Lefno 10 Tablet is used for long-term inflammation control, it is not meant for fast relief of sudden pain or flare-ups.

• Methotrexate
• Warfarin and other blood thinners
• Other medicines that can affect the liver, including some antibiotics and statins
• Live vaccines
• Cholestyramine or activated charcoal, which can reduce leflunomide levels

Store Lefno 10 Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and out of reach of children.