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Tofacitinib
Information about Tofacitinib
Tofacitinib Uses
Tofacitinib is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
How Tofacitinib works
Tofacitinib is an Janus kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of the enzyme, Janus kinase. This decreases inflammation and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis.
Common side effects of Tofacitinib
Headache, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Rash, Pneumonia, Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), Tuberculosis, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Urinary tract infection, Cellulitis, Herpes zoster, Diverticulitis, Appendicitis, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Cough, Abdominal pain, Vomiting, Nausea, Stomach inflammation, Dyspepsia, Joint pain, Fever, Peripheral edema, Fatigue
Available Medicine for Tofacitinib
BdtofaBDR Pharmaceuticals Internationals Pvt
₹3601 variant(s)
TofactScott Morrison
₹4761 variant(s)
EmtofaEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹548 to ₹6002 variant(s)
Tfct-NibIpca Laboratories Ltd
₹483 to ₹8684 variant(s)
XeljanzPfizer Ltd
₹663441 variant(s)
TosanibEris Lifesciences Ltd
₹4001 variant(s)
TofastarAlembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹1901 variant(s)
TofadayMeritorious Pharmaceuticals
₹3501 variant(s)
StatblocSonning Life Science
₹4251 variant(s)
JakstatKnockworld Pharma
₹4501 variant(s)
Expert advice for Tofacitinib
- Tofacitinib is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, that did not improve with other anti-rheumatic drugs.
- It may take take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function, kidney function, blood counts, or cholesterol levels.
- Tofacitinib can make it a bit harder for people to fight off infections. Inform your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection such as fever, chills, cough, and muscle aches.
- Your doctor may get TB (tuberculosis) skin test and a chest X-ray before starting treatment with this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.