Tofacitinib is a JAK inhibitor. It’s used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis. It helps to manage how your immune system responds.
You can get it in two sizes: 5 mg and 10 mg tablets. The doc usually suggests you take 5 mg twice a day. Each bottle has 60 tabs, which is pretty handy.
It works by blocking these JAK enzymes that are important for how some immune cells send signals. This helps cut down on inflammation and joint damage that come with those conditions. It’s super important to take it just like your doc told you and not to go over the recommended dose.
There can be side effects, so you’ll need to keep an eye on yourself and check in with your healthcare provider regularly.
