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Reviewed By Hari Kumar , MBBS
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Composition :

TOFACITINIB-5MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Proxima Healthcare

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Toefl Tablet 10's

Toefl Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called Janus kinase inhibitors used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue) which leads to joint pain and damage. Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory condition of the joints, often associated with psoriasis. Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory disease of the large intestine.
 
Toefl Tablet 10's contains 'Tofacitinib' which works by blocking the Janus kinase enzyme, thereby lowering inflammation and symptoms associated with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. 
 
In some cases, you may experience common side-effects such as diarrhoea, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, cold, nausea, and vomiting. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
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. Avoid taking Toefl Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Toefl Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Toefl Tablet 10's

Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, Ulcerative colitis.

Directions for Use

Swallow Toefl Tablet 10's as a whole with a glass of water; do not chew or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

Toefl Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called Janus kinase inhibitors used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. Toefl Tablet 10's works by blocking Janus kinase enzyme, thereby lowering inflammation and symptoms associated with rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. Toefl Tablet 10's 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).

Storage

Keep Toefl Tablet 10's out of reach and sight of children.
Side effects of Toefl Tablet
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
  • Keep your skin clean by gently washing your face two times daily and after sweating. Choose a mild and non-abrasive cleanser.
  • Use gentle alcohol-free skin care products. Avoid products that might irritate your skin such as exfoliants, astringents and toners.
  • Acne may also occur due to oil in the hair. Thus, if you have oily hair, shampoo more frequently than you do now and keep your hair away from face.
  • Keep your hands off your face as touching face throughout the day might worsen acne. Also, do not pick, squeeze or pop acne as it will prolong the healing process and increase the risk of dark spots and scarring.
  • Avoid tanning by applying a broad spectrum sunscreen and wearing sun-protective clothing when outdoors.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.

Drug Warnings

Do not take Toefl Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components; if you have a severe infection, bloodstream infection, active tuberculosis, or if you have severe liver problems such as cirrhosis. Avoid taking Toefl Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have an infection, symptoms of infection, a condition that increases chances of infection, are taking any medicines that affect the immune system; have or had a history of tuberculosis, or were in close contact with someone who has/had tuberculosis; chronic lung disease, liver problems, hepatitis B/C, cancer, are at a high risk of developing skin cancer, inflammation/ulcers of the large intestine, kidney problems, planning to get vaccinated, heart problems, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart attack, diabetes, or blood clotting problems. If your white blood cell count or red blood cell count is low, avoid taking Toefl Tablet 10's. Toefl Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 18 years as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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TofacitinibTelaprevir
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TofacitinibTelaprevir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Toefl Tablet:
Using Toefl Tablet together with telaprevir can increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Toefl Tablet and Telaprevir together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Toefl Tablet:
Taking tacrolimus together with Toefl Tablet may increase the risk of serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking tacrolimus and Toefl Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
TofacitinibNelfinavir
Severe
How does the drug interact with Toefl Tablet:
When Toefl Tablet is taken with Nelfinavir, that may increase the risk of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Toefl Tablet and Nelfinavir together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Toefl Tablet:
Taking Toefl Tablet with Thiotepa may increase the risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Thiotepa with Toefl Tablet can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Toefl Tablet:
Using Toefl Tablet together with ruxolitinib can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Toefl Tablet and Ruxolitinib together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, consult your doctor if you experience fever, chills, loose stools, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Toefl Tablet:
Taking Toefl Tablet with Primidone may reduce the blood levels and effects of Toefl Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Primidone and Toefl Tablet, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Toefl Tablet:
Combining Infliximab with Toefl Tablet can lead to or increase the risk or severity of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Toefl Tablet and Infliximab together can cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience symptoms of fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in sputum, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Toefl Tablet:
Taking Ifosfamide with Toefl Tablet may increase the risk of serious infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Toefl Tablet with Ifosfamide together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. It is important to keep a close eye on your condition. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Toefl Tablet:
Taking azacitidine with Toefl Tablet can increase the risk of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Azacitidine and Toefl Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Toefl Tablet:
Taking Toefl Tablet with Topotecan may increase the risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Toefl Tablet and Topotecan, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without first consulting your doctor.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Physical activity helps in strengthening muscles and relieves joint stiffness. Gentle activities like 20-30minutes of walking or swimming would be helpful.
  • Performing yoga may also help in improving joint flexibility and pain management.
  • Maintain a healthy weight by performing regular low-strain exercises and eating healthy food.
  • Get adequate sleep, as resting the muscles can help in reducing inflammation and swelling.
  • De-stress yourself by meditating, reading books, taking a warm bubble bath or listening to soothing music.
  • Acupuncture, massage and physical therapy may also be helpful.
  • Eat food rich in antioxidants such as berries, spinach, kidney beans, dark chocolate, etc.
  • Foods containing flavonoids help in reducing inflammation. These include soy, berries, broccoli, grapes and green tea.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

Habit Forming

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIRHEUMATICS, DISEASE MODIFYING ANTIRHEUMATIC DRUGS (DMARDs)

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FAQs

Toefl Tablet 10's 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 Toefl Tablet 10's. Consult your doctor before taking Toefl Tablet 10's if you have high blood pressure or if you are taking anti-hypertensive medicines.

Diarrhoea might be a side-effect of Toefl Tablet 10's. 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.

Toefl Tablet 10's might impair fertility in females of reproductive potential. It is not known if the effect is reversible. Therefore, talk to a doctor before starting Toefl Tablet 10's if you are trying to become pregnant or if you have any concerns regarding this.

Toefl Tablet 10's 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.

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Special Advise

  • Your doctor may advise you to get a blood test done before starting treatment with Toefl Tablet 10's, after 4-8weeks of treatment and then every three months to determine your blood cell count.
  • Your doctor might advise regular tests to determine blood cholesterol levels and liver functioning.
  • Inform your doctor if you notice painful blisters on the skin or if you experience breathing difficulties.
  • If you are a woman of child-bearing potential, use effective contraception during the treatment with Toefl Tablet 10's and for 4 weeks after discontinuation.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Rheumatoid arthritis: It is an auto-immune disease (the body's immune system attacks its tissue) that leads to joint pain and damage. Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis include pain, swelling, stiffness, deformities and loss of joint function. 

Psoriatic arthritis: It is a type of inflammatory arthritis which occurs in patients with psoriasis. It could also occur in patients without psoriasis, particularly in those who have relatives with psoriasis. It affects large joints in the lower extremities, distal joints of toes and fingers, back and pelvis. Symptoms include inflammation of joints, difficulty moving, swelling, patches of red, scaly skin and pain.

Ulcerative colitis: It is a type of chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation of the lining of the large intestine (colon) and produces ulcers on the lining of the colon, which may cause bleeding and discharge of pus and mucus. The common symptoms include bloody stools, stomach pain, rectal pain, diarrhoea, fever, and weight loss. Additionally, it may cause other problems such as joint pain or swelling, mouth sores, skin problems, decreased appetite or nausea. 

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