Tofajak 5mg Tablet
TOFACITINIB
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Introduction
tofajac 5 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called Janus kinase inhibitors used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue) which leads to joint pain and damage. Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory condition of the joints, often associated with psoriasis. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the large intestine.
tofajac 5 Tablet contains 'Tofacitinib' which works by blocking the Janus kinase enzyme, thereby lowering inflammation and symptoms associated with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis.
Uses
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis
- Ulcerative colitis
- Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
- Juvenile psoriatic arthritis
How to Consume
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. Tofajak 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits
tofajak 5mg tablet is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) in the category of Janus Kinase Inhibitors. Janus kinase is a type of enzyme (tyrosine kinase) involved in the signaling of cytokine receptors. It works by inhibiting Janus kinases and interferes with the transcription of genes involved in cell growth and differentiation.
Side Effects
- Common:
- Increased cholesterol levels
- Headache
- Painful urination
- Inflammation of the nose
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Diarrhea
- Skin rashes
- Serious:
- Lung cancer
- White blood cell cancer
- Heart attack
- Fever and chills
- Blood in the stool
- Stomach pain or abdominal pain
- Skin blisters
Storage
STORE BELOW 30°C
Packaging
60 TABLET*1 BOTTLE
FAQs
What is TOFAJAK 5MG TABLET used for?
;Rheumatoid arthritis ;Psoriatic arthritis ;Ankylosing spondylitis ;Ulcerative colitis ;Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis ;Juvenile psoriatic arthritis
How should I take TOFAJAK 5MG TABLET?
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. Tofajak 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
What are the side effects of TOFAJAK 5MG TABLET?
;Common: ;Increased cholesterol levels ;Headache ;Painful urination ;Inflammation of the nose ;Cough ;Shortness of breath ;Diarrhea ;Skin rashes ;Serious: ;Lung cancer ;White blood cell cancer ;Heart attack ;Fever and chills ;Blood in the stool ;Stomach pain or abdominal pain ;Skin blisters
How should I store TOFAJAK 5MG TABLET?
STORE BELOW 30°C
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