Arava

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Drug Name[edit | edit source]

Leflunomide [USAN:USP:INN:BAN]

Leflunomide
Leflunomide

Synonyms[edit | edit source]

Synonyms of Leflunomide [USAN:USP:INN:BAN]

  • Arava
  • HSDB 7289
  • HWA 486
  • HWA-486
  • Leflunomida
  • SU 101 (pharmaceutical)
  • SU101
  • UNII-G162GK9U4W

Description[edit | edit source]

Inhibits dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, the fourth enzyme in the pyrimidine biosynthetic pathway; antagonizes growth-factor mediated smooth muscle cell proliferation in vitro.

Categories[edit | edit source]

  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Enzyme Inhibitors
  • Immunologic Factors
  • Immunosuppressive Agents


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