Jakafi

Ruxolitinib

Ruxolitinib, sold under the brand names Jakafi and Jakavi, is a medication for the treatment of intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis,[1] a type of myeloproliferative disorder that affects the bone marrow;[5][6] polycythemia vera (PCV), when there has been an inadequate response to or intolerance of hydroxyurea;[1][7] and steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease.[1] It was developed and...

My mom was recently (two weeks ago) put on Jakafi, 10 mg twice daily. Her red blood cells went from 10.5 to 9.9...something like that. I am concerned it's the jakafi as i know that was something we were told to possibly expect. Just wondering if anyone has been on this long term (from the study) or even short term and how they are feeling? ## My dad went on the drug December 20,2011. All levels are dropping, but he feels so much better. Eating great, less night sweats and more energy. Transfusions have increased and the cost per month is outrageous. ## Yes, these types of side effects are listed as being very common when using this medication, which contains Ruxolitinib as the active ingredient. Some other side effects may include dizziness, hematoma, weight gain and herpes zoster. ...

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Yes, it is available in India. We bought it for my brother in Mumbai - {edited for privacy} ## One of my friends requires it in India. Can you please tell me where to get it? We live in Chennai. ## How much does it cost per bottle. Thanks ## What is the price per bottle of 25mg?

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I am taking 30mg a day for Polycythemia and have a side effect which is puzzleing. Suddenly I have no saliva and raw inside cheeks. Also, water tastes sour. Has anyone else had such a strange side effect? Been taking the drug since March 2014, and aside from weight gain and tiredness, no complaints. ## Hello, Chinchie! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. According the side effects listed by the FDA, mouth sores have been reported with this medication and virtually any medication may cause dry mouth, you may also experience cough, nausea and easy bruising. However, I didn't find anything about the change in taste, but there's a chance that's just due to the mouth sores. Have you had your doctor look at them, yet? ## Jakafi can cause dry m...

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My mom is on jakafi and had a heart attack does she need to take her off jakafi be course a Stent or surgery ## Hello, Lori! How is your mom doing? Since she has such as serious medical condition, she needs to consult her doctor and follow their instructions on what she should or should not take. It would be remiss of someone online to try to advise her on such a matter. ## She is home. So far they can not find a cause of the heart attack. She did not have any blockage. The doctoris researching jakafi more before they put her back on it. Thankyou for your response.

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Does anybody have an idea how can Jakafi be bought outside the united states? what is the price? ## I got Jakafi through my doctor for the treatment of myelofibrosis. We had to fill out an application for it from the pharmacuetical company, "Incyte". It has not been made available to local pharmacies, only through the way I just described. ## That is correct, it is currently still in the investigational stage, so it hasn't actually been approved and isn't publicly available anywhere, which also means that there is no price to give anyone. You can learn more about it here: Are there any other questions or comments? ## I am in Indonesia at the moment, and my dad's doctor recommended him to try JAKAFI. But it is only still available in US. My dad is feeling horrible at ...

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I have been on clinical trial 2 yrs for myelofibrosis and wanted to know if anyone's health insurance is paying for the drug in case the clinical trial ends? What is the approximate cost per month? I have seen it is around $7000 month on another website. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you. ## That is about the same estimated price that I am seeing listed everywhere, which is pretty normal for these types of medications, especially being this new. I've no information on insurances covering it, though. That would depend on the insurance and if it actually gets approval. Does anyone else have more information on this? ## Thanks for the reply. Its now approved for sale in the U.S. I am live in Ca. I use wall greens drug store. I checked with them its $4.400.00 without insuranc...

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Ruxolitinib Phosphate

Ruxolitinib, sold under the brand names Jakafi and Jakavi, is a medication for the treatment of intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis,[1] a type of myeloproliferative disorder that affects the bone marrow;[5][6] polycythemia vera (PCV), when there has been an inadequate response to or intolerance of hydroxyurea;[1][7] and steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease.[1] It was developed and...

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Ruxolitinib, sold under the brand names Jakafi and Jakavi, is a medication for the treatment of intermediate or high-risk myelofibrosis,[1] a type of myeloproliferative disorder that affects the bone marrow;[5][6] polycythemia vera (PCV), when there has been an inadequate response to or intolerance of hydroxyurea;[1][7] and steroid-refractory acute graft-versus-host disease.[1] It was developed and...

I have stage 3 advanced Myelofibrosis and have been taking Ruxolitinib (Jakafi) for almost 9 weeks. I have had almost 50% reduction in my spleen size and my bloods have returned to close to normal. I am seeing Dr Patrick Tan at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore and I am paying for the treatment myself as I do not have medical insurance. A bottle of 60 x 5mg pills costs me Singapore$3,450.00 and I get a VAT refund when I leave Singapore if I have not opened the drug before I depart. I am taking 4 x 5mg twice a day so it is quite expensive but the results have been terrific. I can highly recommend yhr hodpital and specialist in Singapore. ## Dear Steve, My mom needs Jakafi too, where I can find it in Singapore at $3,450? Thank you so much, I'm from Chile ## Dear all. My name is St...

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Hey :) So I have question my dad he has cancer he taking a new medicine called JAKAFI and his Dr he gave to him another medicine called HYDROXYUREA So Do you guys know if any there sife effect to taking both in a same time ? Also he has a problem in spleen and blood Thanks alot please reply me as soon as possible ## Hi Lana, From what I could gather, there are potentially unsafe drug interactions between Jakafi (ruxolitinib) and Hydroxyurea. Quoted below are the precautions you should be aware of: "MONITOR CLOSELY: The concomitant or sequential administration of multiple antineoplastic agents may potentiate the risk and severity of additive toxicities, such as immunosuppression and myelotoxicity. MANAGEMENT: Close clinical and laboratory monitoring for hematologic and nonhematologic...

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I have been takining this drug Jakavi for 18 months for the treatment of Myleofibrosis. My spleen has reduced in size, my blood levels are much closer to normal range except for the Haemoglobin which is low. My concern is that since the commencement of the course of the drug my PSA level has increased drastically. Has anyone else experienced this? ## Further: my most recent PSA reading is 27.5 and have had a Biopsy of Prostate which is negative of cancer. Could drug Jakavi or Ruxolitnib or the Myelofibrosis be influencing the PSA reading? ## Am on Jakafi 20mg twice a day for last 2 years and recent psa increased from 5 to 16 over that time. Am going to dr tomorrow to check about biopsy so will try to match my info with yours, but from my readings it is a possible side effect.

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small white pill with 10 on one side and apo on the other i dont know what it is can someone please help me ## The small white pill in description is identified as Zolpidem tartrate (10 mg); a prescription medication used for the short-term treatment of insomnia, as well as some brain disorders. Manufacturer: Apotex Corp. National Drug Code (NDC): 60505-2605 Inactive Ingredients: hydroxypropyl cellulose hypromellose magnesium stearate microcrystalline cellulose polyethylene glycol titanium dioxide Learn More: Zolpidem Details If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## jakafi will have INCY on one side and how many mg on the other and it is oblong.

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How much cost a bottle of 25mg jakafi? ## I'm not sure Jakafi comes in 25 mg. the average price of 60 20 mg. is $11,000 per month.

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Hi guys i want to know about the availability of jakafi ruxulitinib in singapore as well as in the in philippines.

Hi, my friends , pls help me , my mother have myelofibrose and we need jakafi pills , where can i buy it in dubai?

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Jakafi 5 mg Oral Tablet by Incyte Corporation ## Markings: INCY;5 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 50881-005-60 ## Active Ingredients: Ruxolitinib

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Jakafi 10 mg Oral Tablet by Incyte Corporation ## Markings: INCY;10 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 50881-010-01, 50881-010-60 ## Active Ingredients: Ruxolitinib

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Jakafi 15 mg Oral Tablet by Incyte Corporation ## Markings: INCY;15 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 50881-015-60 ## Active Ingredients: Ruxolitinib

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Jakafi 20 mg Oral Tablet by Incyte Corporation ## Markings: INCY;20 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 50881-020-60 ## Active Ingredients: Ruxolitinib