Product Information
Arava tablet and its Uses
Generic
Arava tablet is used to treat active rheumatoid arthritis in adults to reduce
signs and symptoms and to slow down damage to joints.
Generic
Arava tablet belongs to a class of arthritis drugs known as
disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs).
Working Mechanism of Arava tablet
Generic
Arava tablet is Designed specifically to treat inflammatory arthritis, Generic
Arava tablet works on the immune system and is able to slow down the progression
of the disease, especially in the affected joints.
Arava tablet Dose
MIssed Dose of Arava tablet
Take
Generic Arava tablet tablet missed dose
as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed
dose
of Arava tablet and only take your next regularly scheduled
dose. Do not take a double dose of Arava tablet .
Excess
Dose of Arava tablet
Generic
Arava tablet in excess dose
may show symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood problems, and liver
problems.
Conditions
for Storage of Arava tablet
Store
Arava tablet at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Potencies
of Arava tablet
Arava tablet Tablets : Arava tablet tablet 10 mg & Arava tablet tablet 20 mg
Food and Drug Interactions with Arava tablet
Generic
Arava tablet may interact with the following:
- cholestyramine (Questran, Prevalite, LoCHOLEST)
- alcohol
- methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
- activated charcoal
- rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane)
Contraindications with Arava tablet
Generic Arava tablet is contraindicated in the following:
- Pregnancy
should be avoided if either partner is taking Arava tablet.
- It
is not known whether Generic Arava tablet is excreted in human milk, nursing
mothers should not take
Arava tablet.
- Use
of Generic Arava tablet in patients less than 18 years of age is not recommended.
Precautions with Arava tablet
Generic Arava tablet should be used with caution in:
- Caution
should be used when giving Generic Arava tablet to people with known kidney
problems.
- Regular
blood tests to monitor blood
cells and the liver are necessary while taking Generic Arava tablet.
Adverse effects with Arava tablet
The
adverse effects associated with Generic Arava tablet are:
- Dry mouth
- Insomnia
- Hair
loss
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Tiredness
- Acne
- Dark yellow urine
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Increases
in blood pressure
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes.
- Signs
of a possible allergic reaction are rash
- Swelling
- Liver damage