title: The broadening use of leflunomide in clinical practice.
abstract: Autoimmune diseases make up a large proportion of chronic disease care. Inducing remission by immunosuppression remains the cornerstone of long-term management. This article reviews the place of leflunomide in clinical practice and outlines its potential applications beyond its licenced indication, rheumatoid arthritis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rheumatology, St George's Healthcare NHS Trust, London SW17 0QT.
authors.forename: Patrick D W
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Kiely
mesh_terms: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001327:Autoimmune Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007555:Isoxazoles / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000077339:Leflunomide
chemical_list: D018501:Antirheumatic Agents; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D007555:Isoxazoles; D000077339:Leflunomide