Description
Tofacitinib 5mg Tablets – Nibclear-5 Tablets are made up of the drug Tofacitinib which is a prescription medication called a Janus Kinase inhibitor and used to treat certain inflammatory conditions in people who have already tried tumor necrosis factor blockers. This medicine works by blocking the action of the enzymes and decreases joint damage and inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its tissues. This causes pain and damage in the joints. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of joint pain that usually occurs in people who have psoriasis, a skin condition. Ulcerative colitis is a disease that causes swelling in the large intestine.
Uses of Tofacitinib 5mg Tablets
Tofacitinib 5mg Tablets are primarily used to treat autoimmune conditions by reducing immune system activities and inflammation. Here are some common uses are given below:
Rheumatoid Arthritis: This treatment can help lessen pain, swelling, and stiffness in adults with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis who haven’t had good results with other treatments.
Psoriatic Arthritis: This medicine is for people with active psoriatic arthritis. It helps lessen joint pain and swelling and makes moving easier.
Ulcerative Colitis: For people with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis, it helps lessen symptoms and keep the disease in a stable state.
Precaution to use for Tofacitinib 5mg Tablets
- Talk to your doctor if you are allergic to Tofacitinib 5mg Tablets, suffering from any severe infection, bloodstream infection, active tuberculosis, or any liver infection like cirrhosis.
Avoid Tofacitinib tablets if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding, they should consult with their doctor. - Also let them know if you take any medicine that affects your immune system, have or have tuberculosis, or have been around someone who does.
- Mention if you have long-term lung issues, liver problems, hepatitis B or C, cancer, a high chance of getting skin cancer, inflammation or sores in your large intestine, or kidney issues.
- If you have a low number of white or red blood cells, don’t take the medicine. Tofacitinib 5mg Tablets is not recommended for kids under 18 because we don’t know if it is safe or works for them.
Direction to use for Tofacitinib 5mg Tablets
Tofacitinib 5mg Tablets can be given alone or with another medicine. You can take the tablets with or without food. It’s best to take them at the same time every day. How much medicine you take will depend on your health and any other medicines you are using. You should use it the way your doctor says. Keep taking this medicine unless your doctor says otherwise, or your condition might get worse.
Possible Side Effects of Tofacitinib 5mg Tablets
Some of the common side effects of the Tofacitinib 5mg Tablets are mentioned below:
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Cold
- High blood pressure
