Tofajak XR Tablet
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Introduction To Tofajak XR Tablet
Tofajak XR Tablet is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It helps decrease pain, tenderness and swelling in the joints by reducing inflammation. It also helps slow the progression of bone and joint damage.
Tofajak XR Tablet may be prescribed by itself or in combination with another medicine. The tablets can be taken with or without food and it is best to take them at the same time each day. Your dose will depend on your condition and what other medicines you are taking. You should use it as your doctor tells you to. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to, because your condition could get worse.
The most common side effects of Tofajak XR Tablet include throat and nose infections, nausea and viral infection. You may also get cold sores, feel sick or have symptoms of a cold like stuffy nose, sneezing and sore throat. There are other less common side effects, some of them serious, including blood clots and tears in the stomach or intestine wall. These need urgent medical attention. If you have any worries about side effects, talk to your doctor.
You may need blood tests before you are given this medicine and you should not start taking it if you have any kind of infection. Make sure you talk to your doctor before starting treatment if you have, or have ever had, tuberculosis, shingles, kidney or liver disease, hepatitis B or C, or blood clots in your legs or lungs. Tofajak XR Tablet can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections so avoid contact with people who have things you might catch (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). This medicine is not suitable for children under 18 years old and you should not use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor feels the benefit is greater than the risk. Your doctor may need to examine you on a regular basis.
Uses of Tofajak XR Tablet
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Side effects of Tofajak XR Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Jakauto
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- High blood pressure
- Rash
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
- Tuberculosis
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Urinary tract infection
- Cellulitis
- Herpes zoster
- Diverticulitis
- Appendicitis
- Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
- Cough
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Stomach inflammation
- Dyspepsia
- Joint pain
- Fever
- Peripheral edema
- Fatigue
How to use Tofajak XR Tablet
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the gel. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How Tofajak XR Tablet works
Tofajak XR Tablet is an Janus kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of the enzyme, Janus kinase. This decreases inflammation and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis.
Quick tips
- Tofajak XR Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, that did not improve with other anti-rheumatic drugs.
- It may take take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication. Keep taking it as prescribed.
- Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function, kidney function, blood counts, or cholesterol levels.
- Tofajak XR Tablet can make it a bit harder for people to fight off infections. Inform your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection such as fever, chills, cough, and muscle aches.
- Your doctor may get TB (tuberculosis) skin test and a chest X-ray before starting treatment with this medication.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Safety Advice
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Tofajak XR Tablet if I’m pregnant?
Tofajak XR Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
BreastfeedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Can I take Tofajak XR Tablet if I’m breastfeeding?
Tofajak XR Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can I take Tofajak XR Tablet if I have liver problems?
Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, before starting Tofajak XR Tablet. This is done because in some cases Tofajak XR Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, your liver function needs to be investigated before starting Tofajak XR Tablet. Although, Tofajak XR Tablet can be given to patients with mild to moderate liver function impairment, but should not be prescribed to patients with severe liver impairment.
Q. Can Tofajak XR Tablet cause cancer?
Tofajak XR Tablet may increase the chances of developing the risk of certain cancers (lymphoma and other cancers including skin cancers) by affecting the working of the immune system. Hence, inform your doctor if you ever had or have any type of cancer.
Q. What is Tofajak XR Tablet used for?
Tofajak XR Tablet is approved for use in people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It is an inflammatory disease of the joints. It is used if previous therapy did not work well or did not suit the patient. However, it can also be used earlier in treatment if the person does not respond well to the prescribed drugs. It can be used alone or together with some other medicines, such as methotrexate.
Q. How long does it take for Tofajak XR Tablet to start working?
Tofajak XR Tablet usually takes about 2 to 8 weeks before you start feeling better, and it can take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication.
Q. Do I need to get any investigations done before starting Tofajak XR Tablet?
You may need to get your blood tests done before you start Tofajak XR Tablet or while you are taking it. Blood tests are done in order to check if you have a low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia or lymphopenia), high blood fat (cholesterol) or high levels of liver enzymes. It also helps to ensure that treatment with Tofajak XR Tablet is not causing problems. In addition to this, your doctor may advise you to get tested for tuberculosis before starting Tofajak XR Tablet, as using Tofajak XR Tablet may make an existing infection worse.
Q. Can Tofajak XR Tablet cause infections?
Tofajak XR Tablet is a medicine that affects your immune system. This may reduce your ability to fight infection and may increase the risk of getting a serious infection including tuberculosis. It may also include infections caused by severe fungal, bacterial or viral infections that spread through the body. In some cases, these infections can be life-threatening and may even cause death. Hence, it is advised to treat these infections in a hospital.
Q. If I am already taking tocilizumab, can I take Tofajak XR Tablet?
No, you should not take tocilizumab along with Tofajak XR Tablet. Tofajak XR Tablet affects the immune system, so you should avoid taking it with any other immunity- affecting medicine. Taking both medicines together can further increase the risk of infection and may lead to further complications.
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