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Tofacitinib is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Tofacitinib depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Tofacitinib is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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
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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.
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.
What is the effect of Tofacitinib on the Kidneys?
Tofacitinib has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tofacitinib on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Tofacitinib on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Tofacitinib on the Heart?
Using Tofacitinib does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Tofacitinib should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tofacitinib unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tofacitinib habit forming or addictive?
Tofacitinib does not cause addiction.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Tofacitinib only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Tofacitinib in mental disorders is not effective.
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.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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