Teriflunomide Uses Dosage Sideeffects and Precautions

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Teriflunomide Tablets

Teriflunomide tablet is prescribed to adults for the treatment of recurrent form of multiple sclerosis (MS) (the symptoms of the disease appear from time to time).

Teriflunomide Tablets Uses :-

Teriflunomide tablet is used for the treatment of relapsing-remitting form of multiple sclerosis in adults.

Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the brain and spinal cord. In which nerves do not function properly, their own immune system attacks the protective sheath (called myelin) of the nerves. And it causes nerve damage. This causes symptoms such as numbness, loss of vision, fatigue, pain and loss of muscle coordination.

Teriflunomide tablet works by limiting the function of specific immune cells that cause nerve damage in multiple sclerosis. In this way it prevents recurrence as well as slows down the progression of the disease.

Teriflunomide helps to suppress the body's immune system, preventing the return of symptoms. Teriflunomide slows down the progression of the disease and also reduces the inflammation of the damaged nerves, preventing further damage. Stabilizes your immune system.

Teriflunomide Tablets Dosage Forms & Strengths :-

7mg tablets for oral use.

14mg tablets for oral use.

Teriflunomide Tablets Dosage :-

Teriflunomide is a prescription drug, & the dosage or duration is prescribed by the doctor according to the symptoms of the patients.

Teriflunomide is taken with or without food. But, take it at the same time every day, usually once a day.

If you ever forget to take a dose, take it as soon as possible, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take the dose at the regular time.

Teriflunomide Tablets Sideeffects :-

Like all medicines, Teriflunomide can cause side effects, however not everyone may experience these side effects.

Some common side effects like -

Diarrhea,

Nausea,

Increased ALT,

Hair loss,

Influenza,

Tingling or pricking sensation

Phosphatemia and many other side effects can occur.

How Teriflunomide works:-

Teriflunomide -

Teriflunomide belongs to a class of drugs called immunomodulatory drugs.

Teriflunomide works by limiting the function of immune cells ( T and B cells ) that cause nerve damage in multiple sclerosis.

Teriflunomide works by limiting the function of specific immune cells that cause nerve damage in multiple sclerosis. In this way it prevents recurrence as well as slows down the progression of the disease.

Precautions :-

Teriflunomide tablet should not be used during pregnancy. Because it can harm the unborn baby.

Breastfeeding women should not use Teriflunomide tablet. As it can pass into breast milk consult your doctor.

Regular urine and blood tests to monitor blood cells, liver, and kidney function may be required during treatment with Teriflunomide tablet.

Before taking Teriflunomide tablet tell your doctor if you are allergic to teriflunomide.

If you,

Liver problems,

Blood disorders/bone marrow,

Immune system disorders (such as those caused by cancer, HIV infection),

Recent infection (eg tuberculosis),

High blood pressure,

Lung disease etc.

Teriflunomide can make infections more likely or can worsen infections.

Classification :-

Habit Forming - No

Drug - Teriflunomide

Therapeutic Class - Immunomodulatory,

Multiple sclerosis

Information on this page was last updated on 09 September 2021