Teriflunomide: View Uses, Side Effects and Medicines

Teriflunomide

INFORMATION ABOUT TERIFLUNOMIDE

Teriflunomide Uses

Teriflunomide is used for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) and multiple sclerosis (MS).

How Teriflunomide works

Teriflunomide is an immunomodulatory medication. It works by limiting the function of specific immune cells (T and B cells) that cause nerve damage in multiple sclerosis.

Common side effects of Teriflunomide

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common

Diarrhea, Hair loss, Nausea, Headache, Increased alanine aminotransferase, Joint pain, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), High blood pressure, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation)

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Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Sharma

Last updated

28 Mar 2025 | 06:23 AM (UTC)

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Medicine brands for Teriflunomide

Merosya

₹562 to ₹1068

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

2 variant(s)

Expert advice for Teriflunomide

Teriflunomide helps treat multiple sclerosis.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Do not chew, crush or break the tablets as they have a special coating to help prevent irritation of your stomach.
Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
Do not take Teriflunomide if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy.
Teriflunomide helps treat multiple sclerosis.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Do not chew, crush or break the tablets as they have a special coating to help prevent irritation of your stomach.
Do not consume alcohol while taking this medicine as it may worsen the side effects.
Your doctor may get regular blood and urine tests done to monitor your blood cells, kidney and liver function during treatment with this medicine.
Inform your doctor immediately if you notice any signs of infection such as fever, sore throat, rash or severe diarrhea.
Do not take Teriflunomide if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Use a reliable contraceptive method to prevent pregnancy.