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Overview
Tofe 5mg tablet is a prescription-based medicine used to treat people diagnosed with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It is also given to treat psoriatic arthritis (a condition that causes joint pain and swelling, and scales on the skin), ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis. Tofe helps to reduce the pain, tenderness, and swelling in the joints. This medicine also slows down the progression of bone and joint damage. It can be given alone or as part of a combination therapy for the best results.
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Psoriatic Arthritis
Tofe 5mg tablet is used mainly in the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis and other diseases such as Psoriatic arthritis. The active ingredient of Tofe is Tofacitinib, which belongs to the drug class of Immunomodulators. It is considered a disease-modifying anti-rheumatoid drug. It is taken orally with or without food as per the doctor's prescription. This medicine works by reducing the activity of the immune system. The required dosage and duration of the medicine are decided by the doctor. This depends on the stage of the disease being treated. The doctor will check medical history, age, health condition, and the body's response to the treatment before prescribing this medicine. Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects. It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine. So do not stop taking this tablet until your doctor says to do so.
The human body shows undesired symptoms after taking the Tofe 5mg tablet. Usually, they disappear with time as the body adjusts to the medicine. These side effects don't need special medical attention. It is advised to consult your doctor if these symptoms become unmanageable.
Some of the common side effects of the Tofe tablet are mentioned below:
Cough
Diarrhea
Skin rashes
Headache
Painful urination
Difficulty breathing
Inflammation of the nose
High cholesterol levels
Serious side effects are:
Skin blisters
Lung cancer
Blood cancer
Heart attack
Fever and chills
Blood in the stool
Stomach pain or abdominal pain
Tofe 5mg tablet is a prescription-based drug used to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is advised to take this medicine after consulting your healthcare expert. This medicine should be taken orally at the same time every day. Please do not crush or chew the medicine; eat it as a whole.
Tofe 5mg tablet is a Janus kinase inhibitor. It is a type of enzyme that comes under the category of tyrosine kinase. This enzyme is involved in the signaling of cytokine receptors. It's a medicine that blocks the action of Janus kinase, which automatically reduces the activity of the immune system. This results in decreased inflammation caused due to rheumatic diseases and ulcerative colitis.
Alcohol
consult your doctor
The interaction of alcohol with the Tofe 5mg tablet is not known. It is advisable not to consume alcohol while taking this injection. It is advised to consult your doctor for further information.
Pregnancy
consult your doctor
Tofe 5mg tablet may be considered unsafe during pregnancy. Please consult your doctor in such a condition.
Breast Feeding
consult your doctor
Tofe 5mg tablet is probably not safe if you're breastfeeding. Kindly consult your doctor.
Driving
unsafe
It is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery as you may feel dizzy after taking the Tofe 5mg tablet.
Kidney
safe if prescribed
Share your medical history with your healthcare expert in case of kidney disease before taking the Tofe 5mg tablet.
Liver
safe if prescribed
Inform your doctor before starting Tofe 5mg tablet if you have liver disease to avoid any serious side effects.
It is advised not to miss any scheduled dosage of the Tofe 5mg tablet. In case you miss a dose, consult your doctor immediately.
Don't overdose to compensate for the missed one. Contact your doctor or any healthcare provider and seek medical attention immediately in such cases.
It is advised to use effective birth control methods to avoid pregnancy. Some drugs can cause birth defects, miscarriage, or death to an unborn baby if the mother or father is using this medicine.
It is advised to tell your doctor about all medicines (multivitamins, herbal supplements) you're taking currently before starting your course with Tofe medicine. There are chances that many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.
Inform your healthcare expert in case of severe blood infection, active tuberculosis, and liver problems. It is important to tell your doctor if you have ever had or have a hepatitis B infection, as this medicine could reactivate the hepatitis B again.
It is important to consult your doctor if you start observing swelling on your face, lips, tongue, throat, arms, or legs, and feel difficulty while swallowing or breathing. Tofe tablet can reduce WBCs in your blood for a certain period and increase the chances of getting an infection.
Yes, this medicine can increase the level of cholesterol in the blood. It is advised to go for regular blood tests to check the count of different components of the blood.
Common side effects after taking this medicine are Diarrhea, Skin rashes, Headache, Painful urination, Difficulty breathing, Inflammation of the nose, and High cholesterol levels. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer period and are causing severe health problems.
Tofe 5mg tablet is used to treat patients diagnosed with Rheumatoid arthritis, Psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis.
This medicine works by blocking the action of Janus kinase, which automatically reduces the activity of the immune system. This results in decreased inflammation caused due to rheumatic diseases and ulcerative colitis.
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Venika Choudhary
Medical Content Writer @ Magicine Pharma
I hold an M.Sc. in Microbiology and have a strong academic foundation in microbial sciences and applied biotechnology. I began my career with extensive hands-on research at CSIR laboratories, focusing on fungal enzyme production, studying fungal diversity in various ecosystems, and developing bio-pesticides as sustainable alternatives to chemical pesticides. This work deepened my understanding of fungal biology, bioactive compounds, and their pharmaceutical and agricultural applications. Transitioning from research, I now work as a medical content writer, where I combine my scientific expertise with a passion for clear and reliable healthcare communication. I apply my research background to create patient-friendly, compliant content for pharmaceutical companies and healthcare platforms, ensuring science is both trustworthy and accessible. Specializing in clear, accurate, and engaging content, I help patients make informed decisions and support pharmaceutical companies in delivering trusted information. Whether writing product descriptions, crafting disease awareness articles, or composing drug information leaflets, I consistently meet regulatory standards and address audience needs, making my content an asset for healthcare brands.
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