Drug interactions with leflunomide oral and methotrexate sodium inj

leflunomide oral brand names and other generic formulations include:

Arava Oral

All generic drug interactions for leflunomide oral (lists will include brand and generic names):

methotrexate sodium inj brand names and other generic formulations include:

Mexate Inj, Mexate-aq Inj

All generic drug interactions for methotrexate sodium inj (lists will include brand and generic names):
Monitor CloselyPotential for significant interaction (monitoring by your doctor is likely required)

leflunomide oral and methotrexate sodium inj

leflunomide oral increases levels of methotrexate sodium inj by unspecified interaction mechanism.

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leflunomide oral and methotrexate sodium inj

leflunomide oral increases levels of methotrexate sodium inj by unspecified interaction mechanism. Additive hepatotoxicity, pancytopenia. If leflunomide and methotrexate are given concomitantly, monitor liver toxicity with ALT, AST, and serum albumin testing. Also, monitor platelets, WBC count, hemoglobin, or hematocrit at baseline and monthly for 6 months following initiation and every 6-8 weeks thereafter.

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