Description

Tofaxen 5mg Tablets contain Tofacitinib, a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor used to treat various inflammatory conditions. Here’s an overview of its uses, side effects, and precautions:

Uses:

• Rheumatoid Arthritis: Treats moderate to severe cases, especially when other treatments like methotrexate have not been effective.

• Psoriatic Arthritis: Helps manage symptoms in patients with this condition.

• Ankylosing Spondylitis: Used to reduce inflammation and symptoms associated with this form of arthritis.

• Ulcerative Colitis: Effective in treating moderately to severely active cases.

• Polyarticular Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Used in children to manage joint inflammation1234.

Side Effects:

• Common Side Effects: Upper respiratory tract infections, headache, diarrhea, and nasopharyngitis.

• Serious Side Effects: Blood clots, stomach or intestinal tears, and increased risk of infections. These require immediate medical attention