Consuming alcohol with Xelnib 5 does not cause any harmful side effects.
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Xelnib 5 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.
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Xelnib 5 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
SAFE
Xelnib 5 does not usually affect your ability to drive.
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Medicine Overview of Xelnib 5mg Tablet
Introduction
Xelnib 5 is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It helps decrease pain, tenderness and swelling in the joints by reducing inflammation. It also helps slow the progression of bone and joint damage.
Xelnib 5 may be prescribed by its ... Show more
Uses of Xelnib 5
Rheumatoid arthritis
Side effects of Xelnib 5
Common
Diarrhea
Headache
High blood pressure
Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
Runny nose
Sore throat
Upper respiratory tract infection
How to use Xelnib 5
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. Xelnib 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Xelnib 5 works
Xelnib 5 is an Janus kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of the enzyme, Janus kinase. This decreases inflammation and joint damage in rheumatoid arthritis.
Quick Tips
Xelnib 5 is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, that did not improve with other ant ... Show more
It may take take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function, kidney function, blood counts, or cholesterol levels.
Xelnib 5 can make it a bit harder for people to fight off infections. Inform your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection such as fever, ... Show more
Your doctor may get TB (tuberculosis) skin test and a chest X-ray before starting treatment with this medication.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Brief Description
Indication
Rheumatoid Arthritis,
Tofacitinib is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis who have h ... Show more
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Indicated as second-line treatment for moderate-to-severe active rheumatoid arthritis in patients with an inadequate response or ... Show more
Child Dose
Safety and efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Renal impairment
Mild: No dosage adjustment required
Moderate-to-severe: Not to exceed 5 mg qDay
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients.
Mode of Action
Janus kinases (JAKs) pathways inhibitor; JAK consists of a group of intracellular tyrosine kinases that transmit signals from cytokine or growth facto ... Show more
Precaution
Serious Infections – Do not administer Tofacitinib during an active infection, including localized infections. If a serious infection develops, interr ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Overall infections (20-22%)
1-10%
URTI (4.5%),Headache (4.3%),Diarrhea (4%),Nasopharyngitis (3.8%),UTI (2%),Hypertension (1.6%)
<1%
ANC ... Show more
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy
There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women during pregnancy; patients can call the toll free number 1 ... Show more
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