Tofasis-5mg is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune disease that causes joint pain, as well as psoriatic arthritis, an inflammatory condition of the joints that causes pain when walking or sitting, and ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory disease of the large intestine.
Tofasis 5 mg contains tofacitinib citrate, which works by blocking the Janus kinase enzyme, reducing inflammation and symptoms associated with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. This medication should only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional because it has side effects that can be fatal.
Uses of Tofasis 5mg
It primary function is to treat Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, and Ulcerative colitis, mainly if we say:
- It helps to manage moderate rheumatoid arthritis by reducing joint pain, inflammation, and slowing disease progression
- To treat active psoriatic arthritis by reducing joint pain and swelling
- It helps to induce and maintain moderate to severe ulcerative colitis
How to use Tofasis 5mg?
You can take this as prescribed by your healthcare provider, and depending on your medical condition, it should be taken with or without food. Just make sure not to don’t break or crush swallow it whole with water.
How Tofasis 5mg works?
Tofasis works by blocking the Janus kinase enzyme and lowering inflammation and symptoms associated with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis.
Side effects
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
- High blood pressure
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Tuberculosis
- Urinary tract infection
- Cellulitis herpes zoster
- Diverticulitis
- Appendicitis
- Anemia
- Cough
- Abdominal pain
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Joint pain
Storage
Keep in a cool and room temperature and reach out of children.
What happens if I take an overdose of Tofasis 5mg?
You should use tofasis 5 mg as prescribed by your healthcare professional; do not take more than the recommended dose; and if you take a double dose, you will have unpleasant side effects that require rapid medical attention.
Interactions
Interact with Drugs
- Tocilizumab
- Etanercept
- Adalimumab
- Infiximab
- Rituximab
- Abatacept
- Anakinra
- Certolizumab
- Golimumab
- Ustekinumab
- Secukinmab
- Azathioprine
- Cuclosporine
Interact with Disease
If a patient has an infection while taking this medication, it can worsen the infection and affect the immune system. Patients with a history of tuberculosis, chronic lung disease, cancer, stomach ulcers, or kidney problems should consult a doctor before taking this medication.
Interact with Food
Avoid grapefruit
Interaction with Beverages
Grapefruit Juice
For pregnant women
Not safe for women, so you should consult your healthcare provider before taking this medicine.
For Breastfeeding
It is advised not to breastfeed while you are on this medication. You should avoid both pregnancy and breastfeeding while you are on this medication.
Lifestyle
- Do physical activity, which helps in strengthening muscles
- Do yoga for flexibility
- Maintain proper weight and eat healthy food
- Get enough sleep, which helps reduce swelling
- Don’t take stress and try to medicate
- Massage therapy and physical therapy are helpful
- Consume foods that are rich in antioxidants
- Avoid alcohol and smoking
Habit Forming
No
Class Of Drug
Antirheumatics
FAQs
Does Tofacitinib 5mg cause high blood pressure?
It could lead to high blood pressure. Just make sure to consult your healthcare provider before taking this medicine.
Does Tofasis 5mg cause an infection?
When you take Tofasis 5mg, it may lower the immune system, which may lower the ability to fight infections.
If I had a liver problem, could I take Tofacitinib 5mg?
It is not recommended for patients who have severe liver impairment; you should just contact your healthcare provider for a suggestion.
Why is Tofacitinib 5mg said to cause cancer?
It increases the risk of cancer because it changes the way the immune system works, so you should inform your doctor if you have cancer
What type of test is necessary while starting Tofasis 5mg?
You can start with the tuberculosis test, CBC, LFT, and lipid profile tests.
