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Arava |
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- Description - |
Arava is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. It reduces the pain,stiffness,inflammation, and swelling associated with this disease, and staves off the joint damagethat ultimately results.
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Abdominal pain,back pain,bronchitis,cough,diarrhea,dizziness,hair loss,headache,high blood pressure,indigestion,itching,joint disorders,loss of appetite,mouth ulcers,nausea,rash,respiratory infection,sore throat,stomach inflammation,tendon inflammation,urinary tract infection,vomiting,weakness,weight loss |
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- Possible Interactions - |
Cholestyramine (Prevalite, Questran)
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil, Aleve, Motrin, andNaprosyn
Rifampin (Rifadin, Rifamate, Rifater)
Tolbutamide (Orinase)
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- Manufacturer - |
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Aventis Pharmaceuticals |
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300 Somerset Corporate Boulevard |
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Bridgewater, NJ 08807-2854 |
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USA |
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