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leflunomide and Bacteremia

leflunomide has been researched along with Bacteremia in 1 studies

Leflunomide: An isoxazole derivative that inhibits dihydroorotate dehydrogenase, the fourth enzyme in the pyrimidine biosynthetic pathway. It is used an immunosuppressive agent in the treatment of RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS and PSORIATIC ARTHRITIS.
leflunomide : A monocarboxylic acid amide obtained by formal condensation of the carboxy group of 5-methyl-1,2-oxazole-4-carboxylic acid with the anilino group of 4-(trifluoromethyl)aniline. The prodrug of teriflunomide.

Bacteremia: The presence of viable bacteria circulating in the blood. Fever, chills, tachycardia, and tachypnea are common acute manifestations of bacteremia. The majority of cases are seen in already hospitalized patients, most of whom have underlying diseases or procedures which render their bloodstreams susceptible to invasion.

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Balasanthiran, A1
Vakilgilani, T1
Darzy, K1
Axon, J1

Other Studies

1 other study available for leflunomide and Bacteremia

ArticleYear
A case of severe staphylococcal septicaemia: septic arthritis and a mediastinal abscess following leflunamide therapy for rheumatoid arthritis.
    BMJ case reports, 2010, Aug-19, Volume: 2010

    Topics: Abscess; Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Arthritis, Infectious; Arthritis, Rheumatoi

2010