Tofacitinib

Uses

Tofacitinib is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.

How it Works

How Tofacitinib works Tofacitinib is a Janus kinase inhibitor. It functions by blocking the action of the enzyme Janus kinase. This action reduces inflammation and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Tofacitinib include headache, diarrhea, high blood pressure, rash, pneumonia, bronchitis (inflammation of the airways), tuberculosis, nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), urinary tract infection, cellulitis, herpes zoster, diverticulitis, appendicitis, anemia (low number of red blood cells), cough, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, stomach inflammation, dyspepsia, joint pain, fever, peripheral edema, and fatigue.

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