Tofacitinib
(Xeljanz®, No)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Tablets, Prolonged-Release Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
Yes - For patients who have difficulties swallowing, immediate release tofacitinib tablets may be crushed and taken with water. Note - prolonged-release tablets must be taken whole in order to ensure the entire dose is delivered correctly. They must not be crushed, split or chewed.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
No
Usual formulation brand names
Xeljanz®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
Yes - some
Film coated
Yes - some
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
-
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
No
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
N/A
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
No information available
Notes
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