Drug Name |
Leflunomide |
Drug ID |
BADD_D01252 |
Description |
Leflunomide is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor belonging to the DMARD (disease-modifying antirheumatic drug) class of drugs, which are chemically and pharmacologically very heterogeneous. Leflunomide was approved by FDA and in many other countries (e.g., Canada, Europe) in 1999. |
Indications and Usage |
For the management of the signs and symptoms of active rheumatoid arthritis (RA) to improve physical function and to slow the progression of structural damage associated with the disease. Has also been used for the prevention of acute and chronic rejection in recipients of solid organ trasnplants and is designated by the FDA as an orphan drug for this use. |
Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
ATC Code |
L04AA13 |
DrugBank ID |
DB01097
|
KEGG ID |
D00749
|
MeSH ID |
D000077339
|
PubChem ID |
3899
|
TTD Drug ID |
D08ROP
|
NDC Product Code |
23155-044; 35573-447; 59651-349; 35573-448; 12579-510; 0088-2161; 59651-348; 60505-2502; 70748-130; 72266-133; 60505-2503; 0088-2160; 23155-043; 50268-478; 62332-061; 70771-1491; 70771-1492; 12579-509; 0955-1737; 71052-260; 10702-278; 46708-437; 0955-1735; 51927-4520; 10702-277; 0088-2162; 50268-477; 62332-062; 70518-3240; 70748-129; 14593-911; 46708-436; 70710-1157; 70710-1158; 72266-132; 53104-7557; 57741-3600; 66499-0001; 42291-420; 42291-421; 50090-5992 |
UNII |
G162GK9U4W
|
Synonyms |
Leflunomide | N-(4-Trifluoromethyphenyl)-5-methylisoxazole-4-carboxamide | HWA 486 | HWA-486 | HWA486 | SU101 | Arava |