Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's

Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's belongs to the group of medicines called 'anti-rheumatic agents' used to relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue) which leads to joint pain and damage. Psoriatic arthritis is a kind of inflammatory arthritis which occurs in patients with psoriasis (red patches of skin with silvery scales). 

Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's contains 'Leflunomide' an isoxazole immunomodulatory agent which works by blocking the formation of genetic material, i.e. DNA required for survival of replicating (dividing) cells of the immune system. As a result, it suppresses the activated immune system to reduce pain, inflammation and swelling. 

Take Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's at the same time every day as prescribed by your doctor. In some cases, Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's may cause common side-effects such as diarrhoea, nausea, stomach pain, indigestion, rash, and hair loss. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Do not take Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy as Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's may cause serious congenital disabilities. Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's should not be taken by breastfeeding mothers as it passes into breast milk. Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's as it could lead to increased dizziness and liver damage. Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's may make you more susceptible to infections; consult your doctor if you develop any signs of infections such as fever, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising.

Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's belongs to the group of medicines called anti-rheumatic agents used to relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARDs) which inhibits an enzyme called dihydroorotate dehydrogenase and has antiproliferative activity (suppresses the cell growth). Thereby, helps in treating inflammation, redness, and swelling.

Do not take Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's if you are allergic to leflunomide, have severe liverkidney problems, low levels of protein in the blood, immune system problems, bone marrow problems, or serious infections. Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's is not recommended to be used in pregnant women, lactating mothers and people below 18 years of age. Talk to your doctor before taking Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's if you have/had serious infections like interstitial lung disease (inflammation of lungs), tuberculosis (TB), or pneumonia. Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's may cause dizziness, so drive with caution. Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's may make you more susceptible to infections; notify the doctor if you develop infections, sore throat, breathlessness, jaundice, unexplained bleeding or bruising.

Regular blood tests to monitor your liver function after starting Rumalef 20 Tablet 30's, and for every 6-8 weeks are advised.