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Leflunomide

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Immunosuppressant

Routes

PO

Indications

Immune-mediated diseaseImmune-mediated polyarthritis

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits dihydroorotate dehydrogenase blocking de novo pyrimidine synthesis in rapidly dividing lymphocytes. Immunomodulatory.

Side effects & warnings

Used for immune-mediated polyarthritis and other immune-mediated diseases. Hepatotoxic — monitor liver enzymes. Teratogenic. Diarrhea, anorexia. Slow onset (weeks).

Species with Leflunomide dosing data (2 dose rules)

Cat (Domestic)Dog (Domestic)

Species references:All Cat (Domestic) drugsAll Dog (Domestic) drugs

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Moderate×1Weak×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 2 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)PO2–4 mg/kgq24hModeratePlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)PO2–4 mg/kgq24hWeakPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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