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leflunomide and Infection, Postoperative Wound

leflunomide has been researched along with Infection, Postoperative Wound in 3 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" The highest risk of infection is associated with corticosteroids depending on the dose, so that a dosage as low as possible but stable in the perioperative period is recommended."2.55[Perioperative management of immunosuppressive treatment in patients undergoing joint surgery]. ( Krüger, K, 2017)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's2 (66.67)29.6817
2010's1 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Krüger, K1
Fuerst, M1
Möhl, H1
Baumgärtel, K1
Rüther, W1
Glück, T1
Müller-Ladner, U1

Reviews

2 reviews available for leflunomide and Infection, Postoperative Wound

ArticleYear
[Perioperative management of immunosuppressive treatment in patients undergoing joint surgery].
    Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie, 2017, Volume: 76, Issue:9

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Antimalarials; Antirheumatic Agents; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Arthroplasty, R

2017
[Do DMARDs contibute to impaired healing after surgery? Should they be discontinued before surgery?].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 2007, Volume: 132, Issue:37

    Topics: Animals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Antirheumatic Agents; Azathioprine; Biological Pro

2007

Other Studies

1 other study available for leflunomide and Infection, Postoperative Wound

ArticleYear
Leflunomide increases the risk of early healing complications in patients with rheumatoid arthritis undergoing elective orthopedic surgery.
    Rheumatology international, 2006, Volume: 26, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Antirheumatic Agents; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Combined Modality Thera

2006