Comparing Leflunomide vs Tofacitinib
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Psoriatic Arthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis. Leflunomide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Ankylosing Spondylitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis. Tofacitinib may also be used for purposes not listed... View more |
Related suggestions Rheumatoid Arthritis
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| More about Leflunomide | More about Tofacitinib | ||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Leflunomide has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 117 ratings on Drugs.com. 40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect. |
Tofacitinib has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 176 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Leflunomide side effects |
View all Tofacitinib side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
View all Leflunomide prices |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
| Arava | Xeljanz, Xeljanz Oral Solution, Xeljanz XR | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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336 hours |
3 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 699 drugs are known to interact with Leflunomide:
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A total of 679 drugs are known to interact with Tofacitinib:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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September 10, 1998 |
November 06, 2012 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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