Tofatas
Tofatas Products are primarily used for
Rheumatoid arthritis
About Tofatas Products
Tofatas Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Tofatas are 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.
How Tofatas Products work
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.
Patient Concerns about Tofatas Products
Frequently asked questions about Tofatas Products
Frequently asked questions about Tofacitinib
Q. Can I take Tofatas Tablet if I have liver problems?
Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, before starting Tofatas Tablet. This is done because in some cases Tofatas Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, your liver function needs to be investigated before starting Tofatas Tablet. Although, Tofatas Tablet can be given to patients with mild to moderate liver function impairment, but should not be prescribed to patients with severe liver impairment.
Q. Can Tofatas Tablet cause cancer?
Tofatas Tablet may increase the chances of developing the risk of certain cancers (lymphoma and other cancers including skin cancers) by affecting the working of the immune system. Hence, inform your doctor if you ever had or have any type of cancer.
Q. What is Tofatas Tablet used for?
Tofatas Tablet is approved for use in people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It is an inflammatory disease of the joints. It is used if previous therapy did not work well or did not suit the patient. However, it can also be used earlier in treatment if the person does not respond well to the prescribed drugs. It can be used alone or together with some other medicines, such as methotrexate.
Q. How long does it take for Tofatas Tablet to start working?
Tofatas Tablet usually takes about 2 to 8 weeks before you start feeling better, and it can take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication.
Q. Do I need to get any investigations done before starting Tofatas Tablet?
You may need to get your blood tests done before you start Tofatas Tablet or while you are taking it. Blood tests are done in order to check if you have a low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia or lymphopenia), high blood fat (cholesterol) or high levels of liver enzymes. It also helps to ensure that treatment with Tofatas Tablet is not causing problems. In addition to this, your doctor may advise you to get tested for tuberculosis before starting Tofatas Tablet, as using Tofatas Tablet may make an existing infection worse.
Q. Can Tofatas Tablet cause infections?
Tofatas Tablet is a medicine that affects your immune system. This may reduce your ability to fight infection and may increase the risk of getting a serious infection including tuberculosis. It may also include infections caused by severe fungal, bacterial or viral infections that spread through the body. In some cases, these infections can be life-threatening and may even cause death. Hence, it is advised to treat these infections in a hospital.
Q. If I am already taking tocilizumab, can I take Tofatas Tablet?
No, you should not take tocilizumab along with Tofatas Tablet. Tofatas Tablet affects the immune system, so you should avoid taking it with any other immunity-affecting medicine. Taking both medicines together can further increase the risk of infection and may lead to further complications.
Products for Tofatas
Tofatas Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹333
Tofatas Ointment
tube of 15 gm Ointment
MRP
₹800
Tofatas Ointment
tube of 30 gm Ointment
MRP
₹1550
Tofatas Tablet
strip of 14 tablets
MRP
₹252