Tofajak Tofacitinib 5 Mg Tablet

Tofajak 5mg is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis in adults who have taken other medicines but did not respond well.

• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) – a kind of inflammatory disease of joints in which the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues causing pain, swelling, and loss of function.
• Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) – a kind of arthritis which causes pain, tenderness and inflammation in joints and is often associated with the skin condition psoriasis.
• Ulcerative colitis (UC) – a kind of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in which inflammation (swelling) and ulcers occur in your digestive tract (the innermost lining of colon and rectum).

Tofajak 5mg is also used to treat active polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA) in children 2 years old and older.

Tofajak contains Tofacitinib as an active drug in the strength of 5mg. It belongs to a group of drugs called “Janus kinases (JAKs) inhibitor”. Tofacitinib is a JAK inhibitor that works by slowing down the activity of the immune system. JAKs are the enzymes involved in inflammation or swelling, pain, and stiffness. Tofacitinib targets the JAK enzyme by inhibiting it. By doing so, it reduces inflammation.

Follow the doctor’s directions carefully regarding the dose, if Tofajak is prescribed, as the dose of this medicine might be different for individuals depending on the medical problem. It is given alone or in combination with other medicines. Do not skip any dose. In general, this medicine can be taken with or without food. No need to split, chew or crush the tablet, just swallow it whole. For the best effect of medicine, it is important to take the medication at the same time.

Diarrhea, headache, tiredness, nasal congestion (runny nose), high blood pressure, throat and nasal passages inflammation, etc.

Before taking Tofajak 5mg, You need to tell or discuss with your health care provider certain things which are mentioned below:

• if you are allergic to its active drug (tofacitinib) or any other medicines,
• if you are taking other prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines already,
• if you are taking vitamins, nutritional supplements, or any kind of herbal products (especially St. John’s wort),
• if you have had medical histories such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, blood clots, liver or kidney disease,
• if you have any kind of infection,
• if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant,
• if you are breastfeeding,
• if you have received or are scheduled to receive a vaccination,
• if you are taking alcohol, tobacco products, smoking,
• if you drive often or operate any heavy machinery,

Discussing these things can avoid the unwanted effects of the medicines.

• Store the medicine at room temperature, 68 (°F), avoid moisture, excess heat, and direct light.
• Keep the medicine in its original bottle or package.
• Keep the medicine out of reach of children.
• Do not let anyone else take your medication, even if the symptoms are same.

Q. If I have liver issues, may I use Tofajak 5mg Tablet?

A: Before beginning to take Tofajak 5mg Tablet, let your doctor know if you have liver issues. Because Tofajak 5mg Tablet occasionally may result in an elevation in liver enzymes, this is done. Therefore, before beginning Tofajak 5mg Tablet, it is necessary to evaluate your liver function.

Q: Is Tofajak 5mg Tablet Carcinogenic?

A: By altering how the immune system functions, Tofajak 5mg Tablet may raise the risk of contracting some cancers (lymphoma and other cancers, including skin cancers). Therefore, let your doctor know if you have or have ever had cancer of any kind.

Q. Can Tofajak 5mg Tablet cause infections?

A: Your immune system is impacted by the drug tofajak 5mg Tablet. This could weaken your immune system and raise your chance of contracting dangerous infections like tuberculosis. Diseases brought on by severe bacterial, viral, or fungal infections that spread throughout the body may also fall under this category. These infections have the potential to be fatal in some circumstances. Therefore, it is suggested that these illnesses be treated at a hospital.