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Jakavi TM

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Active ingredients: ruxolitinib

Brand name

(ARTG)

: JAKAVI ruxolitinib (as phosphate) 10 mg tablet blister pack

Consumer Medicine Information (CMI)

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What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Jakavi is indicated for the treatment of disease-related splenomegaly or symptoms in patients with primary myelofibrosis, post-polycythemia vera myelofibrosis or post-essential thrombocythaemia myelofibrosis.,Jakavi is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with polycythemia vera who are resistant to or intolerant of hydroxyurea.,Jakavi is indicated for the treatment of patients aged 12 years and older with acute graft-versus-host disease who have inadequate response to corticosteroids.,Jakavi is indicated for the treatment of patients aged 12 years and older with chronic graft-versus-host disease who have inadequate response to corticosteroids.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet
  • Oral
  • Round curved white to almost white tablets with NVR debossed on one side and L10 debossed on the other side

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Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 112 pack
  • 14 pack
  • 168 pack
  • 224 pack
  • 28 pack
  • 56 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient ruxolitinib

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

This medicine is under additional monitoring as it is new or being used in a different way. You can help identify new safety information by reporting any side effects you may get.

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