TARO-TOFACITINIB is a brand name for Tofacitinib, supplied as a tablet. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: 01/2025 1.1 INDICATIONS, Pediatrics 01/2025 4 DOSAGE AND ADMINSTRATION, 4.2 Recommended Dose and Dosage Adjustment 01/2025 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, Cardiovascular 01/2025 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, Endocrine and Metabolism 01/2025 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS, Hepatic/Biliary/Pancreatic 01/2025 7 WARNINGS AND…
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and 10 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY) 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS TARO-TOFACITINIB/TARO-TOFACITINIB XR is contraindicated: • In patients with known hypersensitivity to tofacitinib or ingredient in the formulation, including any non-medicinal ingredient, or component of the container.
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). MALIGNANCIES Lymphoma and other malignancies have been observed in patients treated with tofacitinib. Epstein Barr Virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder has been observed at an increased rate in renal transplant patients treated with tofacitinib and concomitant immunosuppressive medications.
2 Clinical Trial Adverse Reactions). Caution should be applied when using TARO-TOFACITINIB/TARO-TOFACITINIB XR in geriatric patients, patients who are current or past smokers, and patients with other malignancy risk factors (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
THROMBOSIS Rheumatoid arthritis patients with at least one CV risk factor had a higher rate of all-cause mortality and thrombosis, including pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis, and arterial thrombosis, with tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily (BID) compared to those treated with 5 mg BID or TNF blockers.
Many of these adverse events were serious and some resulted in death. Avoid TARO-TOFACITINIB/TARO-TOFACITINIB XR in patients at risk of thrombosis. Discontinue TARO-TOFACITINIB/TARO-TOFACITINIB XR and promptly evaluate patients with symptoms of thrombosis (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
For patients with ulcerative colitis (UC), use TARO-TOFACITINIB at the lowest effective dose and for the shortest duration needed to achieve/maintain therapeutic response (see 4 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION). 2 Clinical Trial Adverse Reactions).
Caution should be applied when using TARO- TOFACITINIB/TARO-TOFACITINIB XR in geriatric patients, patients who are current or past smokers, and patients with other CV risk factors (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS). 1 Dosing Considerations • Use of TARO-TOFACITINIB/TARO-TOFACITINIB XR with other potent systemic immunosuppressants should be avoided.
Combined use of TARO-TOFACITINIB/TARO- TOFACITINIB XR with potent immunosuppressants or biologic DMARDS (tumor necrosis factor (TNF) antagonists, interleukin 1 receptor (IL-1R) antagonists, IL-6R antagonists, anti- CD20 monoclonal antibodies, IL-17 antagonists, IL-12/IL-23 antagonists and selective co- stimulation modulators) has not been studied in RA, PsA, JIA and UC patients.
3 Pediatrics 01/2025 TABLE OF CONTENTS Sections or subsections that are not applicable at the time of authorization are not listed. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS.............................................................................................................
2 PART I: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION .................................................................... 5 1 INDICATIONS .....................................................................................................................
1 Pediatrics ........................................................................................................................ 2 Geriatrics.........................................................................................................................
5 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 6 3 SERIOUS WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS BOX ...................................................................
6 4 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................................ 1 Dosing Considerations .....................................................................................................
2 Recommended Dose and Dosage Adjustment .................................................................. 49 11 STORAGE, STABILITY AND DISPOSAL […]
TARO-TOFACITINIB/TARO-TOFACITINIB XR is contraindicated: • In patients with known hypersensitivity to tofacitinib or ingredient in the formulation, including any non-medicinal ingredient, or component of the container. For a complete listing, see 6 DOSAGE FORMS, STRENGTHS, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING.
• In patients with severe hepatic impairment (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS). 2 Breast-feeding).
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g. azathioprine, tacrolimus, cyclosporine). 5 x 109 cells/L (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS). • TARO-TOFACITINIB/TARO-TOFACITINIB XR is contraindicated in patients with severe hepatic impairment; TARO-TOFACITINIB XR should not be used in patients with moderate hepatic impairment.
2 Recommended Dose and Dosage Adjustment Rheumatoid Arthritis TARO-TOFACITINIB/TARO-TOFACITINIB XR is to be used in combination with methotrexate. TARO-TOFACITINIB/TARO-TOFACITINIB XR, monotherapy may be considered in cases of intolerance to methotrexate and to one or more DMARDs.
The recommended dose of TARO-TOFACITINIB is 5 mg administered twice daily (BID). The recommended dose of TARO-TOFACITINIB XR is 11 mg once daily. A dosage of TARO-TOFACITINIB 10 mg BID is not recommended for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS).
Switching between TARO-TOFACITINIB Tablets and TARO-TOFACITINIB XR Tablets:
Where appropriate, patients treated with TARO-TOFACITINIB 5 mg BID may be switched to TARO- TOFACITINIB XR 11 mg once daily the day following the last dose of TARO-TOFACITINIB 5 mg. Where appropriate, patients treated with TARO-TOFACITINIB XR 11 mg once daily may be switched to TARO-TOFACITINIB 5 mg BID 24 hours following the last dose of TARO-TOFACITINIB XR 11 mg.
Patients treated with TARO-TOFACITINIB XR 11 mg once daily who require a dose reduction due to renal or hepatic impairment or drug interactions may be switched to TARO-TOFACITINIB 5 mg once daily, 24 hours following the last dose of TARO-TOFACITINIB XR 11 mg once daily (see 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS and