Jakavi 10mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Jakavi 10mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Primary Myelofibrosis

Jakavi 10mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Primary Myelofibrosis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial platelet count 100 to 200 x 10(9) cells/L can take 15 mg twice daily, 50 to 99 x 10(9) cells/L can take 5 mg twice daily
Geriatric	Disease: Primary Myelofibrosis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial platelet count 100 to 200 x 10(9) cells/L can take 15 mg twice daily, 50 to 99 x 10(9) cells/L can take 5 mg twice daily

Jakavi 10mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Jakavi 10mg Tablet is used -

Severe

Headache
Dizziness
Reduced blood platelets
Vertigo

Moderate

Edema
Hypertension
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Diarrhoea
Fatigue

Common

Bruising or discoloration
Weight gain

Jakavi 10mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Jakavi 10mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Jakavi in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Jakavi 10mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Jakavi for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Jakavi 10mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Jakavi can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Jakavi 10mg Tablet on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Jakavi. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Jakavi 10mg Tablet on the Heart?

Jakavi may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Jakavi 10mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Jakavi 10mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Clarithromycin

Indinavir

Itraconazole

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Jakavi 10mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Jakavi 10mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Anemia
Fungal Infections
Liver Disease
Skin Cancer
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Jakavi 10mg Tablet

Is this Jakavi 10mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Jakavi 10mg Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Jakavi 10mg Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Jakavi 10mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Jakavi 10mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Jakavi 10mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Jakavi 10mg Tablet

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Jakavi 10mg Tablet with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Jakavi 10mg Tablet

Information about the interaction of Jakavi 10mg Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown