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Aztofa XR 11 mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

TOFACITINIB-11MG

Uses:

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ulcerative colitis.

Medicinal Benefits:

Aztofa XR 11 mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called Janus kinase inhibitors used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Aztofa XR 11 mg Tablet works by blocking Janus kinase enzyme, thereby lowering inflammation and symptoms associated with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. Aztofa XR 11 mg 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

Aztofa XR 11 mg 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 Aztofa XR 11 mg Tablet . Consult your doctor before taking Aztofa XR 11 mg Tablet if you have high blood pressure or if you are taking anti-hypertensive medicines.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Aztofa XR 11 mg 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.

Aztofa XR 11 mg 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 Aztofa XR 11 mg Tablet if you are trying to become pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this.

Aztofa XR 11 mg 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.