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About Tocib 5mg Tablet

TOFACITINIB belongs to a group of medicines called Janus kinase inhibitors used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue) which leads to joint pain and damage. Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory condition of the joints, often associated with psoriasis. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the large intestine.
 
TOFACITINIB contains 'Tofacitinib' which is a Janus kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the Janus kinase enzyme, thereby lowers inflammation and symptoms associated with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. 

Uses of Tocib 5mg Tablet

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ulcerative colitis.

Medicinal Benefits of Tocib 5mg Tablet

TOFACITINIB belongs to a group of medicines called Janus kinase inhibitors used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. TOFACITINIB works by blocking Janus kinase enzyme, thereby lowers inflammation and symptoms associated with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. TOFACITINIB is indicated for patients with moderate to severe rheumatic arthritis, psoriatic arthritis who have had intolerance or inadequate response to methotrexate or DMARD's (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs).

Directions for Use

Take TOFACITINIB with or without food. Swallow TOFACITINIB as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break the tablet. Based on your medical condition, your doctor will decide how long you need to take TOFACITINIB.

Side Effects of Tocib 5mg Tablet

• Headache
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Cold
• High blood pressure

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug-Drug Interaction:

TOFACITINIB may have interaction with antibiotic (rifampicin), anti-fungal (fluconazole, ketoconazole), immunosuppressant (azathioprine, mercaptopurine, cyclosporine, tacrolimus), corticosteroids (prednisone).

Safety Advice

DRIVING

TOFACITINIB generally does not affect your ability to drive. However, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

 

LIVER

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with liver impairment.

KIDNEY

Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment.