Xeljanz (Tofacitinib)

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Description

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) is a medication used to treat psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. It works by interrupting the process used by your cells to mount an immune response. You can buy Xeljanz online as a 5mg or 10mg tablet. You can also get Xeljanz as an 11mg or 22mg extended-release tablet. Store your Xeljanz at room temperature and keep it out of reach of children. 

Fact Table

Formula

C16H20N6O

License

AU, EU EMA, US FDA

Bioavailability

74%

Legal status

RX Only

Chemical Name

Tofacitinib

Elimination half-life

3 hours

Dosage (Strength)

5mg (56 Tablets), 10mg (60 Tablets)

Pregnancy

Consult a doctor

Brands

Xeljanz

Protein binding

40%

PubChem CID

9926791

MedlinePlus

a613025

ChEBI

71200

ATC code

J05AX25

DrugBank

DB13997

KEGG

D11021

Routes of administration

By mouth (tablets)

Directions

  • Do not crush or chew your Xeljanz tablets. Swallow them whole.
  • You can take Xeljanz without regard to food.
  • To switch from immediate-release tablets to extended-release tablets:
    • Take your second immediate-release tablet of the day, then
    • Start your next day with an extended-release tablet
  • Your doctor might adjust your dose if you have liver or kidney impairment.
  • The usual dosages for Xeljanz are as follows:
    • Psoriatic Arthritis
      • Immediate-release tablets - Take 5mg by mouth twice daily
      • Extended-release tablets - Take 11mg by mouth once daily
    • Rheumatoid Arthritis
      • Immediate-release tablets - Take 5mg by mouth twice daily
      • Extended-release tablets - Take 11mg by mouth once daily
    • Ulcerative Colitis
      • Immediate-release tablets
        • Initial dose - Take 10mg by mouth twice daily for eight weeks, then transition to the maintenance dose. If your therapeutic response is not adequate after eight weeks, continue taking 10mg twice daily for another eight weeks. Stop taking Xeljanz if you do not achieve an adequate response after 16 weeks.
        • Maintenance dose - Take 5mg by mouth twice daily. Your doctor might periodically increase your dose to 10mg twice daily, depending on how well your therapy is going.
      • Extended-release tablets
        • Initial dose - Take 22mg by mouth once daily for eight weeks, then transition to the maintenance dose. If your therapeutic response is not adequate after eight weeks, continue taking 22mg daily for an additional eight weeks. Stop taking Xeljanz if you do not achieve an adequate response after 16 weeks.
        • Maintenance dose - Take 11mg once daily. Your doctor might periodically increase your dose to 22mg once daily, depending on how well your therapy is going.

Ingredients

  • The active ingredient in Xeljanz is tofacitinib. You can see a full list of ingredients in the package insert.

Cautions

  • Do not take Xeljanz if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
  • Xeljanz has a black box warning regarding serious infections, malignancy, and thrombosis. Review the full warning in the package insert and discuss your risks with your doctor.
  • Avoid being vaccinated with live vaccines. Discuss your vaccine options with your doctor or pharmacist.
  • Taking Xeljanz could increase your risk for certain skin cancers. Discuss your risk with your doctor.
  • Xeljanz can increase your blood lipid levels. Your doctor should monitor your lipids while you are using Xeljanz.
  • You could have an increased risk of gastrointestinal perforations if you use Xeljanz. Discuss your risk with your doctor.
  • You should avoid Xeljanz if you have an increased risk of blood clots.
  • You could have an increased risk of infection while using Xeljanz. Discuss your risk with your doctor.
  • Xeljanz can cause a decrease in your white blood cell count. Your doctor should monitor your blood before you start using Xeljanz and periodically while you are in treatment.
  • You might experience an increase in your liver enzymes while using Xeljanz. Your doctor should monitor your liver while you in treatment.
  • If you have a history of tuberculosis, you might need to undergo additional treatment before starting Xeljanz.
  • You could experience viral reactivation of herpes and hepatitis B. while using Xeljanz. Discuss your risk with your doctor.
  • If you are being treated for rheumatoid arthritis, you could have an increased risk of pulmonary embolism. Discuss your risk with your physician.

Side Effects

Common Xeljanz side effects

  • Increased HDL and LDL levels
  • Headache
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Upper respiratory infection

Serious Xeljanz side effects

  • Skin cancer
  • Gastrointestinal perforation
  • Anemia
  • Decreased lymphocyte count
  • Deep vein thrombosis
  • Neutropenia
  • Thrombosis
  • Liver injury
  • Infectious disease
  • Lymphoproliferative disorder following transplantation
  • Opportunistic infection
  • Tuberculosis
  • Epstein Barr virus
  • Pulmonary embolism

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References:

  1. DailyMed - XELJANZ- tofacitinib TABLET, film coated xeljanz XR- tofacitinib tablet, extended release. (2020). Retrieved March 31, 2020
  2. Xeljanz. (n.d.). Retrieved March 31, 2020



IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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