What is Tofatas XR 11mg Tablet?
Tofatas XR 11mg Tablet is an extended release tablet manufactured by Intas. Its active ingredient is Tofacitinib, a drug from the JAK inhibitor group. It blocks a set of enzymes called Janus kinases inside immune cells. XR in this medication means it works throughout the day. This keeps the drug level in your blood more even. Keeping your immune system upto the marks where your immune system keeps on attacking body’s joint, gut causing a disease.
When do doctors prescribe Tofatas XR 11mg Tablet?
Doctors reach for this tablet in a few conditions:
- Rheumatoid arthritis, where joints swell, stiffen, and hurt because the immune system attacks the joint lining
- Psoriatic arthritis, joint pain that shows up along with psoriasis skin patches
- Ulcerative colitis, where the lining of the large gut swells and bleeds
Most people are put on Tofatas XR 11mg Tablet after other arthritis or gut medicines have stopped working well enough.
Why does Tofatas XR 11mg Tablet help with inflammation?
Janus kinase enzymes carry signals inside white blood cells. These signals tell the cells to make inflammation chemicals. Tofacitinib blocks these enzymes, so the signal never reaches its target. With fewer inflammation chemicals around, swelling in the joints or gut lining starts to settle down. Most people notice joint pain and gut symptoms ease gradually over a few weeks, not overnight.
What side effects can Tofatas XR 11mg Tablet cause?
- Headache
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Loose stools or stomach upset
- Higher chance of infections, including cold sores and shingles
- Raised cholesterol on routine blood tests
- Low white or red blood cell counts
Chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, or swelling and pain in one leg can point to a blood clot. Get emergency care right away if any of these happen.
Who should avoid taking Tofatas XR 11mg Tablet?
- People with an active infection, including tuberculosis, should not take this tablet.
- Avoid it if you have had a blood clot in the leg or lung in the past.
- Tell your doctor about any liver disease, since the liver breaks down tofacitinib.
- It is not meant for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
- People over 65 with heart risk factors should ask their doctor about safer options first.
People starting this tablet often ask if it can be combined with a biologic they already take for arthritis. Doctors usually switch fully to one or the other. Both act on the immune system in similar ways.
How should you store Tofatas XR 11mg Tablet?
Keep the strip at room temperature, below 30°C, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Store it out of reach of children, in its original packaging, until you are ready to use it.
Order Tofatas XR 11mg tablet at IVFInjection. We ship across India, including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad. Since this is a prescription tablet, keep a copy of your doctor’s prescription ready before ordering.
