Upadacitinib is a kind of drug that manages the immune system. It blocks an enzyme, JAK1, that’s connected to inflammation, especially in diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and atopic dermatitis. This drug comes in a tablet that’s meant to last longer.
You can take it in 15 mg or 30 mg doses. For adults, the usual dose is 15 mg and you take it just once a day. Each bottle comes with 30 tablets.
How the drug works is it helps to calm down the body’s inflammation, which, in turn, makes the symptoms of those diseases go away. Make sure you follow your doc’s orders when it comes to taking upadacitinib, and keep your eyes peeled for any side effects or issues with other drugs you might be on.
