Arava General Information

Arava are from a medicine group called pyrimidine synthesis inhibitors. The chemical name of this medication is leflunomide is N-(4´-trifluoromethylphenyl)-5-methylisoxazole-4-carboxamide. The chemical formula of Arava is C12H9F3N2O2. It has its molecular weight comes as 270.2. The medication is widely available for oral administration. It is available as tablets that in the strengths; 10, 20, and 100mg of active drug. 10 and 20 mg tablets of Arava are packed in bottles.

The tablets of 100mg strength are packaged in blister packs. The medication is indicated in adults to treat active rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Arava reduces signs and symptoms of the condition, decreases structural damage and narrowing of joint space and enhances physical function. The patient should inform doctor about any of the medical condition he/she suffers from. IN case, the patient is on any medication, the situation should be informed to the medical expert prior to taking Arava. The dosage should depend on the recommendation of a health care practitioner. Usually a dose of one 100 mg tablet per day for 3 days is prescribed by the medical expert. The medication should be stored at 25°C (77°F). Permitted excursions include up to 15-30°C (59-86°F). The medication should also be protected from light.

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How to Buy Arava

Arava is a prescription medication the physician can prescribe to treat arthritis conditions including rheumatoid arthritis. This arthritis medication works as an anti-inflammatory and a anti-proliferative. To buy Arava a prescription written by the physician is necessary and will need to be submitted by email or fax to the online pharmacy.

How to Take Arava

Arava should be taken by mouth without or with food. Normally, it needs to be taken one time a day or as recommended by your healthcare provider. This medication should be taken accurately as prescribed for getting better results. Your doctor may recommend you to take higher dosage of 100mg in a day for first three days. Then for maintenance therapy dosage of 10mg to 20mg is recommended depending on the patients’ tolerance to Arava.

Condition Arava Treats

Arava is normally used for treating rheumatoid arthritis. This medication is highly helpful in lowering down the adverse signs marked among the patients suffering from rheumatoid arthritis. It can also be indicated to cure structural damage caused by narrowing of space between joints and X-ray erosion. This drug has also the potential to improve the level of physical function among patients. Arava helps in reducing joint damage, pain or swelling.

Arava Side effects

Some possible side-effects may be developed among patients while using Arava. These are nausea, dizziness and diarrhea. You may experience some severe side-effects like cough, tingling or numbness of feet or hands, chest pain, hair loss, fast or pounding heartbeat, increased thirst or urination, muscle cramp or pain, mental or mood changes and vision changes. Some rare but severe side-effects may also be occurred among the patients under Arava.