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Generic: Tofacitinib

Form: Tablet 5mg

Indication

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Tofacitinib is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have had an inadequate response or intolerance to methotrexate. It may be used as monotherapy or in combination with methotrexate or other nonbiologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs).

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Adult Dose

Rheumatoid Arthritis Indicated as second-line treatment for moderate-to-severe active rheumatoid arthritis in patients with an inadequate response or intolerance to methotrexate; may be used as monotherapy or in combination with methotrexate or other nonbiologic DMARDs Adult: Recommended Dose: 5 mg twice daily. Hepatic impairment Mild: No dosage adjustment required Moderate: Not to exceed 5 mg qDay Severe: Not recommended

Child Dose

Safety and efficacy not established

Renal Dose

Renal impairment Mild: No dosage adjustment required Moderate-to-severe: Not to exceed 5 mg qDay

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.

Introduction

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ 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.

Safety Advice

Consuming alcohol with __NAME__ does not cause any harmful side effects.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

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Safety Advice

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Safety Advice

There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.