Xeljanz Xr

Active Ingredient(s): Tofacitinib Citrate
FDA Approved: * February 23, 2016
Pharm Company: * PFIZER INC
Category: Immunosuppressive

Tofacitinib, sold under the brand Xeljanz among others, is a medication used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ulcerative colitis.[4][5][6][7] Common side effects include diarrhea, headache, and high blood pressure.[6] Serious side effects may include infections, cancer, and pulmonary embolism.[6][8] In 2019, the safety committee of the European Medicines Agenc... [wikipedia]

* May have multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or labelers.
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Dosage List

Xeljanz 11 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
NDC: 0069-0501
Labeler:
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Xeljanz 22 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated, Extended Release
NDC: 0069-0502
Labeler:
Pfizer Laboratories Div Pfizer Inc
Xeljanz 11 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release
NDC: 63539-501
Labeler:
U.S. Pharmaceuticals
Xeljanz 22 mg Oral Tablet, Extended Release
NDC: 63539-502
Labeler:
U.S. Pharmaceuticals

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