Jakavi is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Primary Myelofibrosis. Jakavi also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Jakavi depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Jakavi also has some side effects, the most common being Bruising or discoloration, Weight gain. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Jakavi as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Jakavi normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Jakavi has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Jakavi has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Jakavi related warnings section.

Jakavi can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Jakavi in conditions like Drug Allergy, Anemia. Other contraindications of Jakavi have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Jakavi with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Jakavi is safe while driving, and is addiction.