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Jakavi tablet is an anti-cancer medication that works by blocking the action of the abnormal protein that signals cancer cells to multiply. It is an anticancer agent that belongs to the class of kinase inhibitors.
Jakavi tablet is also used for treating chronic graft versus host disease in adults and children 12 years of age and older who were treated unsuccessfully with 1 or 2 other systemic treatments.
This will depend on what you are being treated for and may change from time to time. You should take it exactly as your doctor has advised. Taking it in the wrong way or taking too much can cause very serious side effects.
This medicine may reduce the number of blood cells (decrease red blood) in your blood, thereby, increasing the susceptibility to infections
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have liver, or kidney problems or are taking any medicines to treat infections. Many other medicines can affect, or be affected by, this medicine so let your healthcare team know all medications you are using
Jakavi 5mg tablet, a kinase inhibitor, inhibits dysregulated Janus Associated Kinase (JAK) 1 and JAK2 signaling associated with myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera. By blocking certain enzymes, this medicine can reduce the serious risk of blood or vascular complication in myelofibrosis and polycythemia vera. In GVHD, it reduces the signs and symptoms, improving the disease and survival of transplanted cells.
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.
Ans : Jakavi 5mg tablet should be cautiously taken if you have any kidney problems. Dose adjustments are necessary for patients with kidney diseases. Inform your doctor if you are on dialysis and have any kidney disorders.
Ans : Inform your physician if you have active tuberculosis or a past medical history of tuberculosis before starting the treatment with Jakavi 5mg tablet.
Ans :Grapefruit or grapefruit juice should be avoided while taking Jakavi 5mg tablet. Unless your doctor suggests special diets, you can follow the normal diet.
Ans : The medicine can suppress your immune system and increase your chances of getting infections. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury.
Ans : If you overdosed or took two doses of Jakavi 5mg tablet unknowingly, immediately inform your healthcare professional and seek medical advice.
