Is leflunomide a chemo drug? Leflunomide belongs to a class of drugs called disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs). It works by suppressing blood cells that cause inflammation. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved leflunomide in 1998. It's marketed as Arava by Sanofi-Aventis. Can methotrexate cause you to gain weight? This medication is a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug. It can cause diarrhea, nausea, and an upset stomach, any of which may lead to weight loss. The study examined weight gain and weight loss in more than 30,000 people who were taking RA medication, such as methotrexate, prednisone, or leflunomide. Can you skip a week of methotrexate? Methotrexate once-weekly: doses should normally be taken on the same day each week (11,12). If a dose is missed, it can be taken as soon as it is remembered if this is within two days. A double dose should not be taken to make up for a missed dose (11).
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