Xeljanz

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  • Manufactured by: Pfizer Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Tofacitinib (5 mg)

Xeljanz Information

Xeljanz is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Xeljanz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Xeljanz Benefits & Uses

Xeljanz is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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 -


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

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xeljanz® (tofacitinib)

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1213-1214

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