Tofacitinib Tablets IP 5mg

Tofacitinib Tablet 5 mg helps to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. This medicine helps to make joints less tender and reduce pain and swelling by reducing inflammation. Also, it helps to slow down the worsening of joint and bone damage. This medicine has Tofacitinib in it, which is part of a group of medicines called Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors.

To get the best results from Tofacitinib 5 mg Tablet, take it the way your doctor tells you to. Also, make sure to carefully read and follow the official instructions for using this medicine to get the best results. Additionally, before starting this medicine, talk to your doctor and tell them about your medical history.

How To Use Tofacitinib Tablets IP 5mg

• Take the Tofacitinib 5 mg tablet with a full glass of water or juice. Do not break, chew, bite, or crush the tablet. You can take these tablets with food as directed by your doctor.
• The amount of medicine you take depends on your health, how well you can handle the medicine, your age, and if you are male or female. Take this medicine in the amount the doctor says. Don’t take too much.
• Tell your doctor about any other drugs you are taking before you start taking Tofacitinib 5 mg Tablet. Sometimes, the healthcare provider may need to change the amount of these tablets you take.

Benefits Of Tofacitinib Tablets IP 5mg

Here are some important benefits of Tofacitinib tablets:

Treatment Of rheumatoid arthritis: Managing severe rheumatoid arthritis in adults who haven’t gotten better with other drugs. Tofacitinib is a common treatment for this.

Reduction of Joint Pain & Swelling: Tofacitinib helps lessen joint pain, swelling, and stiffness caused by rheumatoid arthritis. This can make it easier for patients to move around and improve their quality of life.

Slowing Down Joint Damage: Tofacitinib may help slow down the damage to joints in rheumatoid arthritis by targeting certain pathways that cause inflammation and joint damage.

Getting better physically: Tofacitinib can make it easier to do daily activities by reducing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and helping you feel better overall.

Possibility of Getting Better: Sometimes, Tofacitinib can help make the disease go away or become less severe. This can help patients take better care of their condition and might mean they don’t need as many other medications.

Side Effects Of Tofacitinib Tablets IP 5mg

• dark urine
• clay-coloured bowel movements
• vomiting
• rash
• pale skin
• shortness of breath
• hives, facial, eye, lip, or throat swelling, trouble breathing or swallowing
• stomach pain, especially if it comes along with fever diarrhea or constipation
• yellowing of the skin or eyes
• loss of appetite

Precautions Of Tofacitinib Tablets IP 5mg

• Let your doctor and pharmacist know if you are allergic to tofacitinib, any other drugs, or any of the ingredients in tofacitinib tablets, extended-release tablets, or oral solutions. Talk to the person at the pharmacy or look in the Medication Guide to see what’s in the medicine.
• Inform your doctor and pharmacist about all the medications, vitamins, and supplements you are taking or will take. Your doctor might have to adjust your medicine doses or keep a close eye on you for any side effects.
• Tell your doctor which herbal products you are using
• Store this medicine in its original container, close the lid tightly, and keep it away from children’s reach. Keep it in a cool and dry place, not in the bathroom. Throw away any solution that you haven’t used within 60 days of opening the bottle.
• It’s important to keep all medicine away from kids because some containers are easy for them to open, like pill organizers and containers for eye drops, creams, patches, and inhalers.
• To keep little kids safe from getting poisoned, always put medicine in a safe spot where they can’t reach it and make sure to use the safety caps.
• Unused medicines should be thrown away safely so that pets, children, and others don’t accidentally take them. But do not put this medicine in the toilet. Instead, the easiest way to get rid of your medicine is by using a medicine take-back program.

Storage & Shelf-Life

Store below 25°C in a dry place and remember to keep it protected from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep tablets in the original blister pack until use. Do not freeze. Keep out of reach of children.

Shelf-life: 24 months from the date of manufacture. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack.

FAQs

Q –What is TOFACT 5?

A – TOFACT 5 is a prescription medicine containing Tofacitinib Tablets IP 5mg. It is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor used to treat autoimmune conditions.

Q – What are the uses of TOFACT 5 (Tofacitinib 5mg)?

A – TOFACT 5 is commonly prescribed for:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Ulcerative colitis

Q – How does Tofacitinib Tablets IP 5mg work?

A – Tofacitinib is a JAK inhibitor that works by blocking specific enzymes which are involved in the inflammatory process.

Q – What is the recommended dosage of TOFACT 5?

A – The usual dose is Tofacitinib 5mg taken twice daily. Or simply follow the prescription of your physician.

Q – Is TOFACT 5 a steroid?

A – No, keep in mind that TOFACT 5 is not a steroid. It is actually a targeted synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug.