Tofza

Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Composition for Tofza Products

Tofza Products are primarily used for

Rheumatoid arthritis

About Tofza Products

Uses of Tofza Products

Tofacitinib is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

Tofza Products side effects

Common

Side Effects of Tofza are 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.

How Tofza Products work

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.

Patient Concerns about Tofza Products

Frequently asked questions about Tofza Products

Frequently asked questions about Tofacitinib

Q. Can I take Tofza Tablet if I have liver problems?
Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, before starting Tofza Tablet. This is done because in some cases Tofza Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, your liver function needs to be investigated before starting Tofza Tablet. Although, Tofza Tablet can be given to patients with mild to moderate liver function impairment, but should not be prescribed to patients with severe liver impairment.
Q. Can Tofza Tablet cause cancer?
Tofza Tablet may increase the chances of developing the risk of certain cancers (lymphoma and other cancers including skin cancers) by affecting the working of the immune system. Hence, inform your doctor if you ever had or have any type of cancer.
Q. What is Tofza Tablet used for?
Tofza Tablet is approved for use in people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It is an inflammatory disease of the joints. It is used if previous therapy did not work well or did not suit the patient. However, it can also be used earlier in treatment if the person does not respond well to the prescribed drugs. It can be used alone or together with some other medicines, such as methotrexate.
Q. How long does it take for Tofza Tablet to start working?
Tofza Tablet usually takes about 2 to 8 weeks before you start feeling better, and it can take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication.
Q. Do I need to get any investigations done before starting Tofza Tablet?
You may need to get your blood tests done before you start Tofza Tablet or while you are taking it. Blood tests are done in order to check if you have a low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia or lymphopenia), high blood fat (cholesterol) or high levels of liver enzymes. It also helps to ensure that treatment with Tofza Tablet is not causing problems. In addition to this, your doctor may advise you to get tested for tuberculosis before starting Tofza Tablet, as using Tofza Tablet may make an existing infection worse.
Q. Can Tofza Tablet cause infections?
Tofza Tablet is a medicine that affects your immune system. This may reduce your ability to fight infection and may increase the risk of getting a serious infection including tuberculosis. It may also include infections caused by severe fungal, bacterial or viral infections that spread through the body. In some cases, these infections can be life-threatening and may even cause death. Hence, it is advised to treat these infections in a hospital.
Q. If I am already taking tocilizumab, can I take Tofza Tablet?
No, you should not take tocilizumab along with Tofza Tablet. Tofza Tablet affects the immune system, so you should avoid taking it with any other immunity-affecting medicine. Taking both medicines together can further increase the risk of infection and may lead to further complications.

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