what kind of medication is arava
Back to Leflunomide. Leflunomide is a type of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD). It's also known by its trade name, Arava. DMARDs like leflunomide dampen down underlying disease processes, rather than simply treating your symptoms. Leflunomide reduces the activity of your immune system (your body's defence system), which may be overactive in some conditions.