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Highlights

TOFAJAK 5MG contains Tofacitinib which belongs to a group of medicines called Janus Kinase inhibitors. It is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ulcerative colitis and polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term disease that mainly causes pain and swelling of joints.

Description

Tofacitinib is Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors, which are intracellular enzymes which transmit signals arising from cytokine or growth factor-receptor interactions on the cellular membrane to influence cellular processes of hematopoiesis and immune cell function. It works by inhibiting the JAK-STAT pathway to decrease the inflammatory response.

Tofacitinib works by decreasing cytokines, which is a protein in the body that helps to control the immune system. When a body has an infection, cytokines increase to help fight the infection.

Directions For Use

Always take TOFAJAK 5MG as instructed by your doctor. Swallow whole and do not crush or chew. It can be taken with or without food.

Warnings

Consult your doctor before using in pregnancy

Precautions

Before taking TOFAJAK 5MG, tell your physician if you have liver, kidney or heart problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine is not suitable for use in children and adolescents below 18 years of age. The common side effects are headache, nausea, diarrhoea and upper respiratory tract infections.