Can I buy Arava without Health Insurance, Medicare or Medicaid?
How is Arava (Leflunomide Oral) Pronounced? leh-FLEW-no-mide Who is the Manufacturer of Arava? Aventis Pharm What is Arava Used For? Arava is used to treat arthritis (rheumatoid type). It works by suppressing your immune system, since rheumatoid arthritis is caused by damage from an overactive immune system. How To Use Arava Arava is taken by mouth, generally once daily. Follow directions carefully, as it is generally recommended to start with a special higher dose for the first 3 days, then decrease to the regular dose thereafter. Dosing is based on your medical conditions, response to therapy, and liver function test results. After treatment is stopped, cholestyramine may be given as directed, generally three times daily for 11 days. This procedure is used if you require a rapid removal of Arava from your system. Without the procedure Arava may persist for 2 years. Consult your doctor or pharmacist to learn whether you are a candidate for cholestyramine treatment (such as a couple pl