Tofacitinib is sold under US brand name Xeljanz. It is a janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, discovered and developed by the National Institutes of Health and Pfizer. It was approved for medical use in the United States in November 2012, with an extended-release version approved in February 2016. Now, it’s available in generic form.
The cost of Xeljanz can vary depending on factors such as your location, insurance coverage, and dosage. On average, it can cost several thousand dollars per month. There are other Brands of Tofacitinib made in Bangladesh. Tofacitinib price are given below:
| Tofacent |  |
| Formulation: Tablet | |
| Pack size: 60 tablet | |
| Strength: 5 mg | |
| Price: $30 (USD) | |
| Manufacturer: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Tofacinix |  |
| Formulation: Tablet | |
| Pack size: 30 tablet | |
| Strength: 5 mg | |
| Price: $65 (USD) | |
| Manufacturer: Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Tofacinix |  |
| Formulation: Tablet | |
| Pack size: 30 tablet | |
| Strength: 11 mg | |
| Price: $90 (USD) | |
| Manufacturer: Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Tofaxen |  |
| Formulation: Tablet | |
| Pack size: 60 tablet | |
| Strength: 5 mg | |
| Price: $45 (USD) | |
| Manufacturer: Everest Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Tocit |  |
| Formulation: Tablet | |
| Pack size: 60 tablet | |
| Strength: 5 mg | |
| Price: $50 (USD) | |
| Manufacturer: Drug International Ltd |
People Also Ask (FAQ)
Question: Does xeljanz cause weight gain?
Answer: Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR do not cause either weight gain or weight loss.
Question: How many carbon atoms are present in tofacitinib?
Answer: The chemical compound tofacitinib pyrrolopyrimidine is represented by the molecular formula C16H20N6O. This indicates the presence of 16 carbon atoms, 20 hydrogen atoms, 6 nitrogen atoms, and one oxygen atom in its structure.
Question: How long does it take for xeljanz to work?
Answer: Although enhancements in physical function and a decrease in the count of painful, tender, and swollen joints may commence within as little as two weeks, it might take some patients up to three to four months to observe an amelioration in their symptoms.
Question: Can you take xeljanz while pregnant?
Answer: No, The use of this medication during pregnancy can pose risks to your unborn baby.
Question: How long does xeljanz stay in your system?
Answer: Upon oral administration of Xeljanz, peak plasma concentrations are achieved within 0.5 to 1 hour. The elimination half-life is approximately 3 hours, and there is a proportional increase in systemic exposure within the therapeutic dose range. Steady-state concentrations are established within 24 to 48 hours.
