Ingredient

Tofacitinib Citrate

Tofacitinib citrate is an immunomodulator for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.

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MFDS ingredient code M259196

What does it do?

Tofacitinib citrate belongs to the Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor class of drugs. This ingredient is used to treat autoimmune diseases by inhibiting excessive activation of the immune system. It is primarily used for symptom relief in inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Tofacitinib citrate blocks JAK enzymes involved in intracellular signaling of immune cells. This reduces the action of cytokines that trigger inflammation, thereby modulating the immune response. As a result, it alleviates inflammation and tissue damage associated with autoimmune diseases.

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Good to know

Unlike other immunosuppressants, tofacitinib citrate is available for oral administration and selectively inhibits specific JAK enzymes. As a result, it has a differentiated efficacy and side effect profile compared to existing treatments. Additionally, it is characterized by its applicability to various autoimmune diseases.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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