Teriflunomide STADA
Teriflunomide Stada helps protect your central nervous system from attacks by your immune system, which can happen with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
14 mg
Active Ingredient
Teriflunomide
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Adults and children over 40 kg take one 14 mg tablet daily. Children 40 kg or less take 7 mg daily.
Method
Swallow the tablet whole or split in half with some water. You can take it with or without food, at any time of day.
Important
The most you should take in a day is 14 mg for adults and children over 40 kg. For children 40 kg or less, the maximum is 7 mg per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Diarrhea
- •Nausea (feeling sick)
- •Hair thinning
- •High liver enzyme levels (seen in blood tests)
- •Flu
- •Upper respiratory infection
- •Urinary tract infection
- •Bronchitis (chest infection)
- •Sinus infection
- •Sore throat
- •Difficulty swallowing
- •Bladder infection
- •Stomach flu (viral)
- •Tooth infection
- •Throat inflammation
- •Athlete's foot
- •Herpes virus infections (like cold sores or shingles)
- •Low red blood cell count (anemia)
- •Changes in liver, white blood cell, or muscle enzyme blood tests
- •Mild allergic reactions
- •Anxiety
- •Tingling or numbness in hands, feet, or other areas
- •Pounding heart (palpitations)
- •Increased blood pressure
- •Vomiting
- •Toothache
- •Upper stomach pain
- •Rash
- •Acne
- •Joint, bone, or muscle pain
- •Frequent urination
- •Heavy menstrual bleeding
- •Pain
- •Lack of energy or weakness
- •Weight loss
RARE
- •Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), with symptoms like stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting
- •Severe allergic reactions, with symptoms like rash, hives, swelling of lips, tongue, or face, or sudden difficulty breathing
- •Severe skin reactions, with symptoms like rash, blisters, fever, or mouth sores
- •Serious infections or sepsis (blood poisoning), with symptoms like high fever, chills, confusion, or low urine output
- •Lung inflammation, with symptoms like breathing difficulties or a persistent cough
- •Severe liver disease, with symptoms like yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, unexplained nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain
- •Low platelet count
- •Nerve damage in arms or legs (peripheral neuropathy), causing increased sensitivity, burning, or throbbing pain
- •Nail disorders
- •Psoriasis (a skin condition)
- •Mouth or lip inflammation
- •Abnormal blood fat levels
- •Colon inflammation (colitis)
- •Liver inflammation or damage
- •Pulmonary hypertension (high blood pressure in the lung arteries)
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to teriflunomide or any other ingredient in it.
- Tell your doctor right away if you get a serious rash, blisters, or sores in your mouth.
- If you have severe liver problems or drink a lot of alcohol, your doctor will check your liver function with blood tests.
- Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding. Use reliable birth control during and after treatment.
- Tell your doctor if you have a serious immune system problem, a serious infection, or problems with your bone marrow.
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- This medicine can raise your blood pressure, so your doctor will check it regularly.
- This medicine is not for children under 10 years old.
- If this medicine makes you dizzy or affects your ability to concentrate, do not drive or use machines.