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Arava This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of Arava but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns. Why is Arava prescribed? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Leflunomide is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Leflunomide decreases the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and slows damage to joints caused by the disease. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Recent news articles mentioning Arava Predicting The Risk Of Rheumatoid Arthritis For Early Arthritis ...  -  Jan 30, 2007 Science Daily (press release) ...(October 28, 2003) -- The disease modifying anti-rheumatic arthritis drug (DMARD), leflunomide does not have a higher risk of liver side effects than the How should Arava be used? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Leflunomide comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken once a day. You will need to take a larger dose for the first 3 days of treatment. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take leflunomide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Other uses for Arava [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Before using bimatoprost, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to bimatoprost or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. if you are using another topical eye medication, apply it at least 5 minutes before or after bimatoprost. tell your doctor if you have inflammation (swelling) of the eye or a torn or missing lens and if you have or have ever had liver or kidney disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using bimatoprost, call your doctor. you should know that bimatoprost solution contains benzalkonium chloride, which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before applying bimatoprost and put them back in 15 minutes later. if you have an eye injury, infection, or surgery while using bimatoprost, ask your doctor if you should continue using the same eyedrops container. What side effects can Arava cause? [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Leflunomide may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: diarrhea hair loss headache dizziness upset stomach vomiting stomach pain loss of appetite weight loss mouth sores runny nose back pain dry or itchy skin muscle pain or weakness flu-like symptoms urinary tract infection If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: rash difficulty breathing chest pain increased heart rate If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/report.htm] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. Brand names for Arava [MedMaster Patient Drug Information database] Arava®