What special precautions should I follow?
What special precautions should I follow?
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Before taking tofacitinib,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to tofacitinib, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in tofacitinib tablets, extended release tablets, or oral solution. Ask your pharmacist or check the Medication Guide for a list of the ingredients.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, and nutritional supplements you are taking or plan to take while taking tofacitinib. ; Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects.
the following nonprescription or herbal products may interact with Tofacitinib 5 mg (Tofacent): St. John's wort; aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve). Be sure to let your doctor and pharmacist know that you are taking these medications before you start taking tofacitinib. Do not start any of these medications while taking tofacitinib without discussing with your healthcare provider.
tell your doctor if you have stomach pain that has not been diagnosed and if you have or have ever had ulcers (sores in the lining of your stomach or intestine), diverticulitis (swelling of the lining of the large intestine), liver disease including hepatitis B or hepatitis C, cancer, anemia (a lower than normal number of red blood cells), dialysis (medical treatment to clean the blood when the kidneys are not working properly), or kidney disease. If you are taking the extended-release tablets, tell your doctor if you have a narrowing or blockage of your digestive system.
tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while you are taking tofacitinib. If you become pregnant while taking tofacitinib, call your doctor.
tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Do not breastfeed while you are taking tofacitinib tablets or oral solution and for at least 18 hours after the final dose of the tablet or for at least 36 hours after the final dose of the extended-release tablet.
you should know that this medication may decrease fertility in women. Talk to your doctor about the risks of taking tofacitinib.
tell your doctor if you have recently received or are scheduled to receive any vaccinations. If you need any vaccinations, you may have to receive the vaccinations and then wait some time before beginning your treatment with tofacitinib. Do not have any vaccinations during your treatment without talking to your doctor.
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