How should you take Arava medication?
Take Arava tablets by mouth. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. You can take Arava with food or milk. Adults
The recommended starting dose of Arava is 20 mg three to four times daily for the first 3 days. The doctor will then reduce the dose to 20 milligrams a day. If side effects appear, the dose may be further decreased to 10 milligrams a day.
Children
Arava is not recommended for children less than 18 years old.
If you miss a Arava dose
Take the missed dose of Arava as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed Arava dose and only take your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double doses of Arava unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Arava Overdose
Arava overdose can lead to serious consequences. Seek medical emergency.
Symptoms of Arava overdose include
- diarrhea,
- abdominal pain,
- blood problems, and
- liver problems
Arava Storage instructions
Keep Arava out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Store Arava at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect Arava from moisture. Throw away any unused amount of Arava after the expiration date.
Preparations
Tablet - Arava 10 mg, Arava 20 mg
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Possible food and drug interactions when taking Arava medication
If Arava is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Arava with the following:
- Cholestyramine
- Methotrexate
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil, Aleve, Motrin, and Naprosyn
- Rifampin
- Tolbutamide
Continue to take Arava even if you feel better. Do not stop taking Arava unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you to discontinue taking it.
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