So, Tofacitinib is like this pill that’s used for all sorts of autoimmune problems—stuff like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and something called ulcerative colitis. It basically zeroes in on certain enzymes that are a big deal in cell signaling, especially those in your immune system. You got options with this med.
It comes in 5 mg or 10 mg tabs. So, for grown-ups, the usual dose is 5 mg, taken two times a day, but make sure there’s at least 12 hours between each one. Tablets come in bottles containing 60 doses.
If you’re lighter than 60 kg, you usually start with a 5 mg pill a day, but if you weigh more, you might move up to 10 mg twice a day, and you’ll need a doc to okay that. Just take the pill with or without food, and make sure you follow the water instructions from your doc, okay? It can come with side effects like the sniffles, head aches, diarrhea, and low platelet counts. Also, try to steer clear of the booze if you’re on Tofacitinib.
This med can play nice with some stuff and not so nice with others, so you need to chat with your doc before starting or stopping it, to avoid any issues.
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