Xeljanz 5mg Tablet

Short Description

Xeljanz 5mg Tablet is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Xeljanz 5mg 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.

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. Xeljanz 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Upper respiratory tract infections Headache Diarrhea Nasopharyngitis

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Xeljanz 5mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Xeljanz 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Xeljanz 5mg 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.

Xeljanz 5mg 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.

Xeljanz 5mg Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis that did not improve with other anti-rheumatic drugs. It may 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.