Tofacitinib ER 11mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that helps to manage the symptoms of certain autoimmune conditions. This medicine belongs to a group of medicines which is called JAK inhibitors. This medicine works by reducing the inflammation in the body. The βERβ also stands for Extended Release. It means the tablet releases the medicine slowly throughout the day for long-lasting relief.
This medicine is prescribed Tofacitinib ER 11mg for conditions such as:
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): It helps to reduce joint pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA): It also helps to control the inflammation and improve mobility.
Ulcerative Colitis (UC): This medicine helps to manage the flare-ups and reduce the symptoms such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.
This medicine helps to block the specific enzymes in the immune system, which are called Janus Kinases (JAKs). These enzymes are also responsible for triggering the inflammation. This medicine also helps to:
You should inform your doctor if you have the following:
Doctors will prescribe this medicine for:
It helps to reduce joint swelling, tenderness, and morning stiffness.
This helps to reduce the skin and joint symptoms. This medicine also helps to improve the day-to-day movements of your joints.
This medicine helps to control the digestive inflammation, reduce flare-ups, and ease of symptoms like abdominal pain.