Teriflunomide (Aubagio)

Alternate Name: Aubagio

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Central Nervous System Agent, Immune Modulator

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 14 MG

Warnings: This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting treatment. Use an effective form of birth control to prevent pregnancy. Teriflunomide may stay in your blood for up to 2 years after you stop using it. Your doctor can give you medicine to remove it from your body faster, if needed. Talk to your doctor if you have questions or concerns about this. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, bone marrow problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, lung disease, nerve problems, any type of infection, or a history of tuberculosis. This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsLung problemsIncreased risk of cancerPeripheral neuropathySerious skin reactions (including Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis)Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may affect multiple organs, including liver, kidneys, or heart This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. You will need to have a test for tuberculosis before you start to use this medicine. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Your doctor will also need to check your blood pressure. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine together with leflunomide., Some medicines can affect how teriflunomide works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Alosetron, cefaclor, cholestyramine, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, duloxetine, furosemide, ketoprofen, methotrexate, mitoxantrone, nateglinide, paclitaxel, penicillin G, pioglitazone, repaglinide, rifampin, rosiglitazone, theophylline, tizanidine, or zidovudineBirth control pillsBlood thinner (including warfarin)Medicines that can weaken your immune system, including steroids or cancer medicinesStatin medicines (including atorvastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin), Talk to your doctor before you get flu shots or other vaccines. You should not receive live virus vaccines during treatment and for at least 6 months after you stop using this medicine., This medicine may cause the following problems:Liver problemsLung problemsIncreased risk of cancerPeripheral neuropathySerious skin reactionsSerious allergic reactions that may involve multiple organs, such as your liver or kidneys, This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., You will need to have a test for tuberculosis before you start to use this medicine., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Your doctor will also need to check your blood pressure., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.