Tofacitinib Benefits & Uses

Tofacitinib is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Tofacitinib 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

Tofacitinib Related Warnings

Is the use of Tofacitinib safe for pregnant women?

Tofacitinib can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Tofacitinib safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Tofacitinib. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Tofacitinib on the Kidneys?

Tofacitinib has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Tofacitinib on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Tofacitinib on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Tofacitinib on the Heart?

Using Tofacitinib does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Tofacitinib with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Tofacitinib Contraindications

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

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

Frequently asked Questions about Tofacitinib

Is this Tofacitinib habit forming or addictive?

Tofacitinib does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Tofacitinib only on doctor's advice.

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

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

No

Tofacitinib Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tofacitinib

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Tofacitinib, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Tofacitinib

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

Unknown