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Xeljanz and Infections

Result of checking the interaction of drug Xeljanz and disease Infections for safety when used together.

Check result:

Xeljanz <> Infections

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

Serious and sometimes fatal infections due to bacterial, mycobacterial, invasive fungal, viral, or other opportunistic pathogens have been reported in patients receiving tofacitinib. It is recommended to avoid the use of tofacitinib in patients with an active, serious infection, including localized infections and to consider the risks and benefits of treatment before starting treatment. Patients should be closely monitored for the development of signs and symptoms of infection during and after treatment. Treatment should be interrupted if a patient develops a serious infection, an opportunistic infection, or sepsis and appropriate therapy should be instituted according to clinical guidelines. Close monitoring is recommended.

Xeljanz

Generic Name: tofacitinib

Brand Name: Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR

Synonyms: n.a.

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