Description
MG Medicals, Quality Assurance
CompositionTofacitinib 60mg
SimilarityTofacent 5mg 60s, Tofanib 5mg 60s
StorageRoom Temperature
MG Medicals, Briefing of Xeljanz 5mg 60 Tablet
Uses of Xeljanz 5mg 60 TabletTofacitinib is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
Xeljanz 5mg 60 Tablet side reactionsUpper respiratory tract infection, Headache, Sore throat, Diarrhoea, Nasal congestion, Running nose, High blood pressure
How to take Xeljanz 5mg 60 TabletTake this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once or twice daily.
How Xeljanz 5mg 60 Tablet worksTofacitinib 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.
MG Medicals, More Suggestion
Suggestion for Xeljanz 5mg 60 Tablet
- 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 among others.
- Your doctor may get TB (tuberculosis) skin test and a chest x-ray before starting treatment with this medication.
MG Medicals, Tips & Warnings
Alcohol
There is no sufficient data, please contact your doctor.
Pregnancy
caution
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using tofacitinib. Tofacitinib may harm an unborn baby. Ask about reliable forms of birth control while using this medication and for 4 weeks after stopping treatment. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication.
Lactation
caution
It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Driving
There is no sufficient data, please contact your doctor.
Kidney
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Routinely monitor renal enzymes; interrupt therapy if drug-induced renal injury suspected.
Liver
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Routinely monitor liver enzymes; interrupt therapy if drug-induced liver injury suspected.
MG Medicals, If miss a dose
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
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