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Leflunomide

Inderbir S. Padda  1 , Amandeep Goyal  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
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Leflunomide

Inderbir S. Padda et al.
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Leflunomide is a medication used in the management and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It is in the non-biological DMARDs class of medications. This activity reviews the indications, action, and contraindications for leflunomide as a valuable agent in treating and managing rheumatoid arthritis. This activity will highlight the mechanism of action, adverse event profile, and other key factors of leflunomide use in a clinical setting, pertinent to members of the interprofessional team in the care of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and related conditions.

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Disclosure: Inderbir Padda declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Amandeep Goyal declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

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