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Teriflunomide and Respiratory complications

Result of checking the interaction of drug Teriflunomide and disease Respiratory complications for safety when used together.

Check result:

Teriflunomide <> Respiratory complications

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:

Interstitial lung disease and worsening of preexisting interstitial lung disease, including acute interstitial pneumonitis, have been reported during treatment with teriflunomide. Caution should be exercised when prescribing this agent to patients with pulmonary complication. New onset or worsening pulmonary symptoms, such as cough and dyspnea, with or without associated fever, may be a reason for discontinuation of therapy and if discontinuation of the drug is necessary, consider initiation of an accelerated elimination procedure.

Teriflunomide

Generic Name: teriflunomide

Brand Name: Aubagio

Synonyms: n.a.

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