Leflunomide for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Nancy Olsen, Vibeke Strand, Joel M. Kremer

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Abstract

Leflunomide treatment appears to offer an alternative to methotrexate and sulfasalazine and is a welcome addition to the therapeutic armamentarium for treating active RA. Leflunomide treatment for more than 12 months results in clinically meaningful improvements in disease-specific measures of physical function. The phase 3 trials have shown leflunomide to be as effective as methotrexate and sulfasalazine and an option for initial DMARD therapy. As with all new agents, the long-term safety and value of leflunomide will be determined by use in the clinic.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1-4
Number of pages4
JournalBulletin on the Rheumatic Diseases
Volume48
Issue number8
StatePublished - 1999

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Rheumatology

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