leflunomide

Basic Chemical, Pharmacological, and Marketing Data Leflunomide is a pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor belonging to the DMARD (disease-modifying antirheumatic drug) class of drugs, which are chemically and pharmacologically very heterogeneous. The chemical name for leflunomide is N-(4'-trifluoromethylphenyl)-5-methylisoxazole-4-carboxamide.
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Leflunomide /le·flu·no·mide/ an immunomodulator used in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. leflunomide Warning - Hazardous drug! Arava Pharmacologic [more]Leflunomide - Community and Resources

Noun
1. an anti-TNF compound (trade name Arava) that is given orally; can slow the progression of rheumatoid arthritis by slowing the proliferation of white blood cells which reduces inflammation in the synovium
(synonym) Arava
(hypernym) anti-TNF compound
(classification) trade name, brand name, brand, marque

An anticancer drug that works by inhibiting a cancer cell growth factor. Also called SU101.