Tofatas Tablet

Tofatas Tablet is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis. It helps decrease pain, tenderness, and swelling in the joints by reducing inflammation. It also helps slow the progression of bone and joint damage. Tofatas Tablet may be prescribed by itself or in combination with another medicine. The tablets can be taken with or without food and it is best to take them at the same time each day. Your dose will depend on your condition and what other medicines you are taking. You should use it as your doctor tells you to. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to because your condition could get worse. The most common side effects of Tofatas Tablet include upper respiratory tract infections, headache, diarrhea, and nasopharyngitis. There are other less common side effects, some of them serious, including blood clots and tears in the stomach or intestine wall. These need urgent medical attention. If you have any worries about side effects, talk to your doctor. You may need blood tests before you are given this medicine and you should not start taking it if you have any kind of infection. Make sure you talk to your doctor before starting treatment if you have or have ever had, tuberculosis, shingles, kidney or liver disease, hepatitis B or C, or blood clots in your legs or lungs. Tofatas Tablet can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections so avoid contact with people who have things you might catch (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). This medicine is not suitable for children under 18 years old and you should not use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor feels the benefit is greater than the risk. Your doctor may need to examine you regularly.

• Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
• Treatment of Psoriatic arthritis
• Treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis
• Treatment of Ulcerative colitis

Tofatas Tablet is a Janus kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of the enzyme, Janus kinase. This decreases the activity of the immune system and inflammation associated with rheumatic diseases and ulcerative colitis.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Tofatas Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Headache
• Diarrhea
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

AlcoholSAFE

Consuming alcohol with Tofatas Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tofatas Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Tofatas Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

DrivingSAFE

Tofatas Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Tofatas Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Tofatas Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Tofatas Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Tofatas Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Tofatas Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Pyrrolo Pyrimidine Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Pain analgesics

Action Class

Janus kinase inhibitors