Tofashine 5mg Tablet 10s | Tofacitinib (5mg)

Tofashine 5mg Tablet

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Introduction

Tofashine 5mg Tablet 10s is used to manage rheumatoid arthritis in adults. It's specifically for individuals who cannot take or have not responded to one or more tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor medications.

It belongs to a class of drugs known as Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors Its mechanism involves reducing the activity of the immune system, thereby helping to alleviate the symptoms associated with conditions like rheumatoid arthritis By targeting certain pathways in the immune response, it helps in managing inflammation and related symptoms in affected individuals.

It is also prescribed for adults dealing with ulcerative colitis and children aged 2 years and older with polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis It is used when TNF inhibitor medications are not suitable or ineffective for managing these conditions.

Patients prescribed it should adhere to their healthcare provider's recommendations regarding dosage and duration of treatment.

It is crucial to report any persistent symptoms or adverse effects promptly.

How it works

Tofacitinib (5mg) is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor that modulates the immune response. By inhibiting JAK enzymes, it interferes with cytokine signaling, reducing inflammation. Approved for conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, Tofacitinib provides relief by suppressing the immune response that contributes to joint inflammation and damage.

How to take

["Follow your doctor's prescribed dose and duration.\n","Avoid chewing, crushing, or breaking it.\n","It can be taken with or without food, but Adhering to a fixed time is recommended.\n","Strictly adhere to the prescribed regimen for optimal effectiveness."]

Adverse drug effect

--Hypersensitivity reactions, upper respiratory tract infections, nasopharyngitis, diarrhoea, headache, hypertension, increased liver enzymes, neutropenia, anaemia, rash, abdominal pain, nausea, urinary tract infection, hyperlipidaemia, bronchitis, herpes zoster.

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