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This medicine is used to treat the conditions of psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis
How Tofajak 5mg Tablet 60s works
Tofacitinib; an immunomodulator inhibiting Janus kinases (specifically, JAK1 and JAK3); it reduces inflammation and immune responses in autoimmune conditions by interfering with the JAK-STST signalling pathway.
How To Use Tofajak 5mg Tablet 60s
- Take this drug as per your physician
- Must follow your prescription
Special Precautions About Tofajak 5mg Tablet 60s
- Children shouldn''t use it because its efficacy and safety haven''t been shown
- Do not take the extra dose
Benefits Of Tofajak 5mg Tablet 60s
- This drug helps in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
Side Effects Of Tofajak 5mg Tablet 60s
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Nasopharyngitis
What If I Missed A Dose Of Tofajak 5mg Tablet 60s
Health And Lifestyle
Drug Interaction
- Corticosteroids (Prednisone),
- Antifungal (Fluconazole),
- Antibiotic (Rifampicin)
Drug Food Interaction
- Grapefruit juice
Disease Explanation
Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy cells and tissues in the body. This can lead to inflammation, pain, and damage to organs and systems. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and type 1 diabetes.
Safety Advice for Tofajak 5mg Tablet 60s
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
Use with caution and periodically check the results of liver function tests.
Refrain from consuming alcohol while using this medication.
If this drug affects your vision or causes dizziness, don't drive.
If you have renal disease, use this medication with caution and modify the dosage as needed.
Written By
Ashwani Singh
Master in Pharmacy
Content Updated on
Monday, 8 July, 2024
