Tofacitinib
Information about Tofacitinib
Tofacitinib Uses
Tofacitinib is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
How Tofacitinib works
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.
Common side effects of Tofacitinib
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
Available Medicine for Tofacitinib
TofaraAci Pharma Pvt Ltd
₹4701 variant(s)
FacitinibTricos Dermatologics Pvt Ltd
₹340 to ₹10992 variant(s)
DeljakDelvin Formulations Pvt Ltd
₹340 to ₹5992 variant(s)
TolvateMSN Laboratories
₹616 to ₹9792 variant(s)
FlextofBonne Sante Therapeutics India Ltd
₹2901 variant(s)
TofaviaBiovia Life Sciences
₹2901 variant(s)
RA-GonGonan Pharma
₹399 to ₹5992 variant(s)
TofahypeFibovil Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
₹4201 variant(s)
ProjakPercos India Pvt Ltd
₹4391 variant(s)
Expert advice for Tofacitinib
- 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.
- Your doctor may get TB (tuberculosis) skin test and a chest X-ray before starting treatment with this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.