Aidra tablet 20mg

About Aidra tablet 20mg

Aidra Tablet Uses

• Treating moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis
• Managing active psoriatic arthritis
• Long term disease control in autoimmune arthritis

Aidra Tablet Benefits

• Reduces joint pain, stiffness and swelling with regular use
• Helps slow structural joint damage over time
• Often used alongside methotrexate for better disease control

Rheumatologists across Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad and Rawalpindi commonly prescribe Aidra 20mg once patients are stabilized on leflunomide, since it is the strength most adults are titrated up to for lasting symptom control and long term disease management.

20mg is considered the standard maintenance dose for most adults with active rheumatoid or psoriatic arthritis, usually reached after tolerance is confirmed at a lower dose or after an initial short loading phase with the higher strength.

Ongoing liver and blood monitoring remains necessary at this dose, and the medicine must be avoided during pregnancy and while trying to conceive, since it can cause serious birth defects. Report any unusual tiredness or yellowing of the skin promptly.

Drug Class

• Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drug (DMARD), pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor

Aidra tablet 20mg formula

• Leflunomide

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Aidra tablet 20mg?

• Take one Aidra 20mg tablet daily at the same time, with or without food
• Swallow whole with water, do not crush or chew
• Continue routine liver and blood test monitoring as advised
• Avoid alcohol during treatment
• Use effective contraception throughout treatment and after stopping, as directed by your doctor

Drug Interactions

• Methotrexate: Using both together raises the chance of liver toxicity and needs closer monitoring.
• Warfarin: Aidra can increase the blood thinning effect and bleeding risk.
• Rifampin: This can increase leflunomide levels in the blood.
• Live Vaccines: Should be avoided during treatment due to a weakened immune response.
• Other Hepatotoxic Drugs: Combining with other liver straining medicines raises the risk of liver damage.

Risks and warnings

• Liver Toxicity: Regular liver function tests are needed since Aidra can elevate liver enzymes at this dose.
• Pregnancy Risk: Leflunomide is linked to serious birth defects and is not safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
• Blood Disorders: It can reduce blood cell counts, so periodic complete blood counts are recommended.
• Infection Risk: Immune suppression from this medicine can raise the risk of infections, including tuberculosis.
• Lung Problems: New cough, shortness of breath or fever should be reported promptly, as rare lung complications can occur.

Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Nausea or indigestion
• Hair thinning
• Headache
• High blood pressure
• Skin rash
• Upper respiratory infections

Storage Conditions

Store Aidra 20mg tablets at room temperature away from heat, light and moisture. Keep the strip sealed until each dose is needed. Keep this medicine out of reach of children.