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Aubagio and Peripheral neuropathy

Result of checking the interaction of drug Aubagio and disease Peripheral neuropathy for safety when used together.

Check result:

Aubagio <> Peripheral neuropathy

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Peripheral neuropathy, including both polyneuropathy and mononeuropathy (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome), has been reported with the use of teriflunomide. Age older than 60 years, concomitant neurotoxic medications, and diabetes may increase the risk for peripheral neuropathy. Care should be taken when prescribing this agent to patients at risk and if a patient develops symptoms consistent with peripheral neuropathy, such as bilateral numbness or tingling of hands or feet, consider discontinuing teriflunomide therapy and performing an accelerated elimination procedure.

Aubagio

Generic Name: teriflunomide

Brand Name: Aubagio

Synonyms: n.a.

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