Xeljanz

Alternate Name: Xeljanz

Description: Xeljanz is prescribed for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in adults. There is no generic version currently available. The average cash price for a supply of 60, 5 mg Xeljanz tablets is quite expensive at around $4,500. However, you can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to lower your Xeljanz cost to get an average Xeljanz discount of up to 80% at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Bottle

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Musculoskeletal Agent, Antirheumatic, Gastrointestinal Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 5 MG

Warnings: Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for at least 18 hours after the last dose of Xeljanz® tablet or 36 hours after the last dose of Xeljanz® XR. Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease (including patients on dialysis), liver disease (including hepatitis B or C), lung disease (including interstitial lung disease), heart or blood vessel disease, HIV, cancer or a history of cancer, blood problems, diabetes, high cholesterol, stomach or bowel problems (including blockage, diverticulitis, ulcers), or a history of tuberculosis. Tell your doctor if you have a current infection or an infection that keeps coming back, or if you are a current or past smoker. This medicine may cause the following problems:Increased risk of serious infections (bacterial, fungal, viral), including herpes infection or shinglesIncreased risk of certain cancers (including lymphoma, lung cancer, skin cancer)Increased risk of blood clots (including arterial thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism), especially in patients with rheumatoid arthritis who are 50 years of age and older and with a heart or blood vessel diseaseIncreased risk of serious heart or blood vessel disease (including heart attack, stroke)Stomach or bowel perforation (tear or hole)High cholesterol in the blood You will need to have a skin test for tuberculosis (TB) before you start this medicine. Tell your doctor if you or anyone in your home has ever had a positive TB skin test or been exposed to TB. Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you plan to have children. Some women who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how tofacitinib works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Medicines that weaken your immune system (including azathioprine, cyclosporine, methotrexate, tacrolimus)Medicine to treat infection (including fluconazole, ketoconazole, rifampin)NSAID medicine (including aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)Steroid medicine (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone), This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines., This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., If you take the extended-release tablet, part of the tablet may pass into your stools. This is normal and is nothing to worry about., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.