Abstract
Leflunomide (Arava) was approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis by the regulatory authorities in the US and Europe in 1998. This approval was based on three pivotal randomised clinical trials conducted in the US and Europe. This report will focus on the use of leflunomide in rheumatoid arthritis based on the data from these trials as well information on the efficacy and safety learned from post release clinical experience.
MeSH terms
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use*
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Arthritis, Rheumatoid / drug therapy*
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Clinical Trials as Topic
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Female
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
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Isoxazoles / adverse effects
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Isoxazoles / therapeutic use*
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Leflunomide
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Product Surveillance, Postmarketing
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Isoxazoles
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Leflunomide