Tofatop 5 mg Tablet

Composition of Tofatop 5 mg Tablet

Tofatop 5 mg Tablet contains Tofacitinib (5mg). It belongs to the Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent class of medicines.

Uses of Tofatop 5 mg Tablet

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

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Ulcerative colitis Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen. This can lead to bleeding
• frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. Drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine and stay hydrated. In Treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that affects the spine or larger joints. It usually starts in your lower back and can spread up to your neck or damage joints in other parts of your body. Tofatop 5mg Tablet helps reduce pain
• stiffness and swelling in your spine and joints. It helps improve flexibility and prevents disease progression. This will help you lead a better and active life. In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Tofatop 5mg Tablet works by blocking the action of some chemicals which cause inflammation. It can help reduce pain
• stiffness
• and swelling in your joints and slow down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking the medicine even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms. In Treatment of Psoriatic arthritis Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis
• a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis. Symptoms include joint pain
• stiffness and swelling
• which may flare and subside. Tofatop 5mg Tablet helps reduce pain
• stiffness
• and swelling associated with the condition. It also helps improve flexibility and prevents the disease progression. This way it helps in the management of psoriatic arthritis and enhances patients' quality of life. Show More

How Tofatop 5 mg Tablet works

Tofatop 5 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.

How to take Tofatop 5 mg Tablet

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. Tofatop 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Tofatop 5mg 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.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can seriously suppress the bone marrow and damage the liver. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Tofatop 5 mg Tablet

Most side effects of Tofatop are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Tofatop 5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Medicines that suppress the immune system need regular blood tests — do not miss them. Report fever, sore throat, mouth ulcers or unusual bruising promptly if you are on an immune-suppressing medicine. Tell your doctor about any infection, and before any vaccination. Methotrexate for arthritis is taken ONCE A WEEK. Taking it daily by mistake is dangerous — check the day on your pack.

Do not take Tofatop if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Not for people with an active serious infection, or with severe liver or bone-marrow disease. Several of these medicines must not be used in pregnancy.

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor about all other medicines, especially anti-inflammatory painkillers and antibiotics. Live vaccines are generally avoided while on immune-suppressing treatment.

How to store Tofatop 5 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Tofatop 5 mg Tablet

Tofatop 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 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. Tofatop 5mg Tablet 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, chills, cough, and muscle aches. 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.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

ALKEM LAB

Therapeutic class:

PAIN ANALGESICS

Drug class:

Enzyme / disease-modifying anti-rheumatic agent

Chemical class:

N- acylpiperidines