Xeljanz Benefits & Uses

Xeljanz is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Xeljanz 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: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Rheumatoid Arthritis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Xeljanz Related Warnings

Is the use of Xeljanz safe for pregnant women?

Xeljanz has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Xeljanz without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Xeljanz safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Xeljanz may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Xeljanz should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Xeljanz on the Kidneys?

Xeljanz has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Xeljanz on the Liver?

Xeljanz is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Xeljanz on the Heart?

Xeljanz is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Xeljanz with Other Drugs

Xeljanz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Xeljanz Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Herpes
Anemia
Neutropenia
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Tuberculosis (TB)

Frequently asked Questions about Xeljanz

Is this Xeljanz habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Xeljanz.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Xeljanz as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Xeljanz should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Xeljanz in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Xeljanz Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Xeljanz

There is no information on the effects of taking Xeljanz with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Xeljanz

Information about the interaction of Xeljanz and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown