Leflunomide [leflunomid]

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Terms

Arava

 

Arava
HWA 486
HWA-486
N-(4-Trifluoromethyphenyl)-5-methylisoxazole-4-carboxamide
SU101

Definition

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.

DUI
D000077339 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0132172
CAS
4-Isoxazolecarboxamide, 5-methyl-N-(4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl)-
History note
2019 (1985)
Public note
2019; LEFLUNOMIDE was indexed under ISOXAZOLES 1991-2018; and under OXAZOLES 1985-1990