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Medicines leflunomideQuestion & answer

leflunomide · Medicine question

What condition is leflunomide indicated to treat in adults?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Leflunomide is indicated to treat active rheumatoid arthritis in adults as a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD).

Sources for this answer

Leflunomide 20 mg Film-coated TabletsSandoz Limited · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 15Document updated 22 July 2025

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