Explain Why the Immunomodulator Drug Leflunonmide (Arava)for Rheumatoid Arthritis Cannot

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Essay

Explain why the immunomodulator drug leflunonmide (Arava)for rheumatoid arthritis cannot be given to patients who have decreased liver function.

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

The portion of a company's profits that is retained or kept in the company rather than paid out to shareholders as dividends.

Flotation Cost

Expenses incurred by a company during the issuance of new securities, including underwriting fees and legal costs.

WACC

Weighted Average Cost of Capital, a calculation of a firm's cost of capital in which each category of capital is proportionally weighted, assessing investment risk and strategy.

Capital Structure

The particular combination of debt and equity used by a firm to finance its overall operations and growth.