Uses of Teriflunomide

Teriflunomide is used to treat relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS).

Therapeutic Category

Teriflunomide: Immunomodulatory agents

How Teriflunomide works

Teriflunomide protects the nerve cells from damage by limiting the functions of certain immune cells (T and B lymphocytes) in the body that causes nerve damage. As a result, it reduces nerve inflammation and its associated symptoms.

Common side effects of Teriflunomide

• Headache
• Nausea, vomiting, upper stomach pain, diarrhea
• Increase in liver enzymes
• Hair thinning
• Flu-like symptoms, sore throat
• Urinary tract infection, urge to pee
• Infections of the gut
• Oral herpes, tooth infection, tooth pain
• Fungal infection of the foot
• Anemia (low RBC in blood making you feel tired with a pale skin)
• Anxiety, feeling weak
• Numbness, pain or tingling sensation in the lower back or leg, burning sensation in the hands and fingers
• Abnormal heartbeat, high blood pressure
• Skin rash or acne
• Bone pain, joint pain, muscle pain
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Weight loss

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor, if you experience:

• Inflammation of the pancreas causing symptoms such as pain in the abdominal area, nausea, or vomiting

Health Tips for Teriflunomide

• Always take teriflunomide exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. Do not change the dose or stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor first.
• Teriflunomide can affect liver function, so your doctor may perform regular blood tests to monitor your liver enzymes.
• Drinking alcohol while taking Teriflunomide can increase the risk of adverse effects.
• Drink plenty of water while taking Teriflunomide to help reduce the risk of side effects.
• Attend regular health checkups while taking this medicine.
• Maintain a balanced and nutritious diet to support your overall health and well-being.
• Teriflunomide is not recommended for use in pregnant or planning for pregnancy or breast feeding.