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leflunomide and Hypothyroidism

leflunomide has been researched along with Hypothyroidism 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.

Hypothyroidism: A syndrome that results from abnormally low secretion of THYROID HORMONES from the THYROID GLAND, leading to a decrease in BASAL METABOLIC RATE. In its most severe form, there is accumulation of MUCOPOLYSACCHARIDES in the SKIN and EDEMA, known as MYXEDEMA. It may be primary or secondary due to other pituitary disease, or hypothalamic dysfunction.

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
Grzywa, M1
Kadziela, M1

Other Studies

1 other study available for leflunomide and Hypothyroidism

ArticleYear
[The conversion of hypothyroidism into hyperthyroidism during leflunomide with povidone iodine treatment of rheumatoid arthritis].
    Polski merkuriusz lekarski : organ Polskiego Towarzystwa Lekarskiego, 2013, Volume: 34, Issue:204

    Topics: Antirheumatic Agents; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Drug Combinations; Female; Humans; Hyperthyroidism; Hyp

2013