Leflunomide in systemic onset Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Indian Pediatr. 2012 Sep;49(9):750-2. doi: 10.1007/s13312-012-0139-9.

Abstract

Methotrexate, the mainstay of treatment in Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, might not be effective in a few patients of polyarticular and systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Use of biologicals like TNF-a blockers, the next line of preferred drugs is constrained by the high cost. We successfully used leflunomide in four patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antirheumatic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Arthritis, Juvenile / drug therapy*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Isoxazoles / therapeutic use*
  • Leflunomide
  • Male

Substances

  • Antirheumatic Agents
  • Isoxazoles
  • Leflunomide