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Tofacitinib (Lupin) TM

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Active ingredients: tofacitinib

Brand name

(ARTG)

: TOFACITINIB LUPIN tofacitinib (as citrate) 10 mg tablet blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Tofacitinib Lupin is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe active rheumatoid arthritis in adults who have had an inadequate response or are intolerant to methotrexate. Tofacitinib Lupin can be used alone or in combination with conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), including methotrexate. Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) Tofacitinib Lupin in combination with conventional synthetic DMARDs is indicated for the treatment of active psoriatic arthritis in adult patients who have had an inadequate response to a prior DMARD therapy. Ulcerative Colitis (UC) Tofacitinib Lupin is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who have had an inadequate response, lost response, or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a biological therapy. Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) Tofacitinib Lupin is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with active ankylosing spondylitis who have responded inadequately to conventional therapy. Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) Tofacitinib Lupin is indicated for the treatment of active polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (rheumatoid factor positive [RF+] or negative [RF-] polyarthritis, extended oligoarthritis and systemic juvenile arthritis without systemic features for six months) and juvenile psoriatic arthritis in patients 2 years of age and older, who have responded inadequately to previous therapy with DMARDs.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Blue colored, round shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets, debossed with 'T2' on one side and 'M' on the other side, free from physical defects.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • 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.

  • 14 tablets pack
  • 56 tablets pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient tofacitinib

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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