Side effect(s) of Tofacitinib

Review the side-effects of Tofacitinib as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Most Common Upper respiratory tract infections, headache, hypertension, diarrhea and nasopharyngitis.

   Blood - Anemia.

   Metabolic - Dehydration.

   Central Nervous System - Tingling and sleeplessness.

   Respiratory - Difficulty in breathing, cough, sinus congestion.

   Gastrointestinal - Abdominal pain, indigestion, vomiting, stomach inflammation, nausea.

   Liver - Fatty liver.

   Skin - Rash, redness and itching.

   Musculoskeletal - Muscle and joint pain, joint swelling.

   General - Fever, fatigue, swelling in the extremities.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Tofacitinib

Tofacitinib(Xeljanz) generic is an enzyme inhibitor, prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) either alone or with other medications. It blocks certain substances in the body that cause inflammation.