Betrecep 5mg Tablet
Manufacturer:
Pfizer Ltd
Salt Composition: Tofacitinib (5mg)
Action Class: Janus kinase inhibitors
Uses
Treatment of Ulcerative colitis
Treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis
Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
Treatment of Psoriatic arthritis
Treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis
Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis
Treatment of Psoriatic arthritis
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Product Description
Betrecep 5mg Tablet is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis. It helps decrease pain, tenderness, and swelling in the joints by reducing inflammation. It also helps slow the progression of bone and joint damage. Betrecep 5mg Tablet may be prescribed by itself or in combination with another medicine. The tablets can be taken with or without food and it is best to take them at the same time each day. Your dose will depend on your condition and what other medicines you are taking. You should use it as your doctor tells you to. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to because your condition could get worse.The most common side effects of Betrecep 5mg Tablet include upper respiratory tract infections, headache, diarrhea, and nasopharyngitis. There are other less common side effects, some of them serious, including blood clots and tears in the stomach or intestine wall. These need urgent medical attention. If you have any worries about side effects, talk to your doctor.You may need blood tests before you are given this medicine and you should not start taking it if you have any kind of infection. Make sure you talk to your doctor before starting treatment if you have or have ever had, tuberculosis, shingles, kidney or liver disease, hepatitis B or C, or blood clots in your legs or lungs. Betrecep 5mg Tablet can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections so avoid contact with people who have things you might catch (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). This medicine is not suitable for children under 18 years old and you should not use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor feels the benefit is greater than the risk. Your doctor may need to examine you regularly.
Key Benefits
In Treatment of Ulcerative colitisUlcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen. This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain. It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back. Drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine and stay hydrated.In Treatment of Ankylosing spondylitisAnkylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that affects the spine or larger joints. It usually starts in your lower back and can spread up to your neck or damage joints in other parts of your body. Betrecep 5mg Tablet helps reduce pain, stiffness and swelling in your spine and joints. It helps improve flexibility and prevents disease progression. This will help you lead a better and active life.In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritisBetrecep 5mg Tablet works by blocking the action of some chemicals which cause inflammation. It can help reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slow down the progression of bone and joint damage. This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. Keep taking the medicine even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms.In Treatment of Psoriatic arthritisPsoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis, a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches. Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis. Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness and swelling, which may flare and subside. Betrecep 5mg Tablet helps reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling associated with the condition. It also helps improve flexibility and prevents the disease progression. This way it helps in the management of psoriatic arthritis and enhances patients' quality of life.show moreshow less
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Headache
Upper respiratory tract infection
Diarrhea
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Common Side Effects :
Headache
Upper respiratory tract infection
Diarrhea
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Betrecep 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It Works
Betrecep 5mg Tablet is a Janus kinase inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of the enzyme, Janus kinase. This decreases the activity of the immune system and inflammation associated with rheumatic diseases and ulcerative colitis.
Alternate Brands
TOFAford 5mg Tablet
Leeford Healthcare Ltd
₹21.2/tablet
28% cheaper
Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
Consuming alcohol with Betrecep 5mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy:
Betrecep 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Betrecep 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
Betrecep 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
Betrecep 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Betrecep 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
Betrecep 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Betrecep 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Consuming alcohol with Betrecep 5mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy:
Betrecep 5mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
Betrecep 5mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
Betrecep 5mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:
Betrecep 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Betrecep 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:
Betrecep 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Betrecep 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
Betrecep 5mg Tablet is used alone or in combination with other medicines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, that did not improve with other anti-rheumatic drugs.
It may take take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function, kidney function, blood counts, or cholesterol levels.
Betrecep 5mg Tablet can make it a bit harder for people to fight off infections. Inform your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection such as fever, chills, cough, and muscle aches.
Your doctor may get TB (tuberculosis) skin test and a chest X-ray before starting treatment with this medication.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
It may take take 3 to 6 months to feel the maximum effect of this medication. Keep taking it as prescribed.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function, kidney function, blood counts, or cholesterol levels.
Betrecep 5mg Tablet can make it a bit harder for people to fight off infections. Inform your doctor if you have symptoms of an infection such as fever, chills, cough, and muscle aches.
Your doctor may get TB (tuberculosis) skin test and a chest X-ray before starting treatment with this medication.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Betrecep 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.