Xeljanz XR
Generic name:tofacitinib [ TOE-fa-SYE-ti-nib ]
Brand names: Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR
Drug class:Antirheumatics
What is Xeljanz XR?
Xeljanz XR is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis or active psoriatic arthritis in adults who have tried methotrexate or other medications without successful treatment of symptoms. This medicine is sometimes given in combination with methotrexate or other arthritis medicines.
Xeljanz XR is also used to treat moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in adults who cannot use certain other medications, or after other treatments have failed.
Xeljanz XR is also used to treat polyarticular juvenile arthritis in adults and in children at least 2 years old.
Xeljanz XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Taking Xeljanz XR may increase your risk of life-threatening medical problems including serious infections, a hole or tear in your digestive tract, a heart attack or stroke, blood clots, or cancer.
Tell your doctor if you have a weak immune system, diabetes, chronic lung disease, or an infection such as hepatitis, tuberculosis, shingles, or HIV. Also tell your doctor if you've ever had diverticulitis, an ulcer in your stomach or intestines, cancer, a kidney transplant, heart problems, or a history of smoking, heart attack, stroke, or blood clots.
Call your doctor right away if you have a fever, night sweats, constant tiredness, weight loss, stomach pain, diarrhea or changes in bowel habits, trouble breathing, wheezing, a severe cough, or lumps in your neck, armpits, or groin.
Seek emergency medical help if you have sudden shortness of breath, chest pain spreading to your neck or arms, nausea, severe dizziness, a cold sweat, weakness on one side of your body, slurred speech, or pain, redness, or swelling in an arm or leg.
Before taking this medicine
Taking Xeljanz XR can increase your risk of life-threatening...
