T Jaki 5mg Tablet is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis. It helps decrease pain, tenderness, and swelling in the joints by reducing inflammation. It also helps slow the progression of bone and joint damage.

T Jaki 5mg Tablet

Uses of T Jaki Tablet

Benefits of T Jaki Tablet

In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis

T Jaki 5mg Tablet works by blocking the action of some chemicals which cause inflammation. It can help reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slow down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking the medicine even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms.

In Treatment of Psoriatic arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis, a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis. Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness and swelling, which may flare and subside. T Jaki 5mg Tablet helps reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling associated with the condition. It also helps improve flexibility and prevents the disease progression. This way it helps in the management of psoriatic arthritis and enhances patients' quality of life.

In Treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that affects the spine or larger joints. It usually starts in your lower back and can spread up to your neck or damage joints in other parts of your body. T Jaki 5mg Tablet helps reduce pain, stiffness and swelling in your spine and joints. It helps improve flexibility and prevents disease progression. This will help you lead a better and active life.

In Treatment of Ulcerative colitis

Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. Drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine and stay hydrated.

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Side effects of T Jaki Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of T Jaki

Upper respiratory tract infection
Headache
Diarrhea
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)

How to use T Jaki Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. T Jaki 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How T Jaki Tablet works

T Jaki 5mg Tablet is a Janus kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of the enzyme, Janus kinase. This decreases the activity of the immune system and inflammation associated with rheumatic diseases and ulcerative colitis.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with T Jaki 5mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

T Jaki 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

T Jaki 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

T Jaki 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

T Jaki 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of T Jaki 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

T Jaki 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of T Jaki 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take T Jaki Tablet?

If you miss a dose of T Jaki 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Quick tips

T Jaki 5mg Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, that did not improve with other anti-rheumatic drugs.
It may take take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function, kidney function, blood counts, or cholesterol levels.
T Jaki 5mg Tablet can make it a bit harder for people to fight off infections. Inform your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection such as fever, chills, cough, and muscle aches.
Your doctor may get TB (tuberculosis) skin test and a chest X-ray before starting treatment with this medication.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrrolo Pyrimidine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Janus kinase inhibitors

Patient concerns

I have joint pain in my rt wrist since 6 yrs. What are the possible reasons?

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Orthopaedics

It may be Tenosynovitis, or Rheumatoid arthritis or any other type of arthritis

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Dr. Akshat Goel

Orthopaedics

It is supposed to be Rheumatoid Arthritis

FAQs

Can I take T Jaki 5mg Tablet if I have liver problems?

Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, before starting T Jaki 5mg Tablet. This is done because in some cases T Jaki 5mg Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, your liver function needs to be investigated before starting T Jaki 5mg Tablet. Although, T Jaki 5mg Tablet can be given to patients with mild to moderate liver function impairment, but should not be prescribed to patients with severe liver impairment.

Can T Jaki 5mg Tablet cause cancer?

T Jaki 5mg Tablet may increase the chances of developing the risk of certain cancers (lymphoma and other cancers including skin cancers) by affecting the working of the immune system. Hence, inform your doctor if you ever had or have any type of cancer.

What is T Jaki 5mg Tablet used for?

T Jaki 5mg Tablet is approved for use in people with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It is an inflammatory disease of the joints. It is used if previous therapy did not work well or did not suit the patient. However, it can also be used earlier in treatment if the person does not respond well to the prescribed drugs. It can be used alone or together with some other medicines, such as methotrexate.

How long does it take for T Jaki 5mg Tablet to start working?

T Jaki 5mg Tablet usually takes about 2 to 8 weeks before you start feeling better, and it can take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication.

Do I need to get any investigations done before starting T Jaki 5mg Tablet?

You may need to get your blood tests done before you start T Jaki 5mg Tablet or while you are taking it. Blood tests are done in order to check if you have a low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia or lymphopenia), high blood fat (cholesterol) or high levels of liver enzymes. It also helps to ensure that treatment with T Jaki 5mg Tablet is not causing problems. In addition to this, your doctor may advise you to get tested for tuberculosis before starting T Jaki 5mg Tablet, as using T Jaki 5mg Tablet may make an existing infection worse.

Can T Jaki 5mg Tablet cause infections?

T Jaki 5mg Tablet is a medicine that affects your immune system. This may reduce your ability to fight infection and may increase the risk of getting a serious infection including tuberculosis. It may also include infections caused by severe fungal, bacterial or viral infections that spread through the body. In some cases, these infections can be life-threatening and may even cause death. Hence, it is advised to treat these infections in a hospital.

If I am already taking tocilizumab, can I take T Jaki 5mg Tablet?

No, you should not take tocilizumab along with T Jaki 5mg Tablet. T Jaki 5mg Tablet affects the immune system, so you should avoid taking it with any other immunity-affecting medicine. Taking both medicines together can further increase the risk of infection and may lead to further complications.

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