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Tofanta XR 11 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

TOFACITINIB-11MG

Uses:

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ulcerative colitis.

Medicinal Benefits:

Tofanta XR 11 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called Janus kinase inhibitors used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Tofanta XR 11 Tablet works by blocking Janus kinase enzyme, thereby lowering inflammation and symptoms associated with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. Tofanta XR 11 Tablet is indicated for patients with moderate to severe rheumatic arthritis, and psoriatic arthritis who have had intolerance or inadequate response to methotrexate or DMARDs (Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs).

FAQs

Tofanta XR 11 Tablet works by blocking Janus kinase enzyme, thereby lowers inflammation and symptoms associated with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis.

Hypertension/high blood pressure could be a side-effect of Tofanta XR 11 Tablet . Consult your doctor before taking Tofanta XR 11 Tablet if you have high blood pressure or if you are taking anti-hypertensive medicines.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Tofanta XR 11 Tablet . Eat non-spicy meals and drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration if you experience diarrhoea. If you find blood in stools (tarry stools) or if you experience severe diarrhoea, consult your doctor. Do not take anti-diarrheal medicine on your own.

Tofanta XR 11 Tablet might impair fertility in females of reproductive potential. It is not known if the effect is reversible. Therefore, talk to a doctor before starting Tofanta XR 11 Tablet if you are trying to become pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this.

Tofanta XR 11 Tablet affects the immune system and might lower the ability of the immune system to fight infections. Inform your doctor if you have an active infection, if you have a condition that increases the chance of having infections, if you are taking immunosuppressants, medicines that affect the immune system or corticosteroids.