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Drug overview for XELJANZ (tofacitinib citrate):
Generic name: TOFACITINIB CITRATE (TOE-fa-SYE-ti-nib)
Drug class: Inflammatory Bowel Agents
Therapeutic class: Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory or Antipyretic
Tofacitinib citrate, a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, is an immunomodulating agent and a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD).
No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
Generic name: TOFACITINIB CITRATE (TOE-fa-SYE-ti-nib)
Drug class: Inflammatory Bowel Agents
Therapeutic class: Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory or Antipyretic
Tofacitinib citrate, a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, is an immunomodulating agent and a disease-modifying antirheumatic drug (DMARD).
No enhanced Uses information available for this drug.
DRUG IMAGES
XELJANZ 5 MG TABLET
XELJANZ 10 MG TABLET
The following indications for XELJANZ (tofacitinib citrate) have been approved by the FDA:
Indications:
Ankylosing spondylitis
Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ulcerative colitis
Professional Synonyms:
Arthritis deformans
Arthrosis deformans
Axial spondyloarthritis with radiographic sacroiliitis
Bekhterev's arthritis
Bekhterev's disease
Bekhterev's spondylitis
Colitis ulcerativa
Marie-Strumpell disease
Marie-Strumpell spondylitis
Nodose rheumatism
Polyarticular JIA
Polyarticular JRA
Polyarticular juvenile chronic arthritis
Polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriasis arthropica
Psoriatic arthropathy
Rheumatic arthritis
Rheumatic gout
Rheumatoid spondylitis
Rhizomelic spondylitis
Rhizomelic spondylosis
Spondylosis deformans
Strumpell-Marie disease
Indications:
Ankylosing spondylitis
Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Ulcerative colitis
Professional Synonyms:
Arthritis deformans
Arthrosis deformans
Axial spondyloarthritis with radiographic sacroiliitis
Bekhterev's arthritis
Bekhterev's disease
Bekhterev's spondylitis
Colitis ulcerativa
Marie-Strumpell disease
Marie-Strumpell spondylitis
Nodose rheumatism
Polyarticular JIA
Polyarticular JRA
Polyarticular juvenile chronic arthritis
Polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriasis arthropica
Psoriatic arthropathy
Rheumatic arthritis
Rheumatic gout
Rheumatoid spondylitis
Rhizomelic spondylitis
Rhizomelic spondylosis
Spondylosis deformans
Strumpell-Marie disease
The following dosing information is available for XELJANZ (tofacitinib citrate):
Dosage of tofacitinib citrate is expressed in terms of tofacitinib.
Dosage recommendations specific to the condition being treated should be followed.
If a serious infection develops, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the infection has been controlled.
Tofacitinib therapy also should be interrupted or discontinued in patients with lymphopenia, neutropenia, or anemia.
In patients who develop a lymphocyte count of less than 500/mm3 (confirmed by repeat testing), tofacitinib should be discontinued.
In patients with a persistent decrease in ANC to 500-1000/mm3, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the ANC exceeds 1000/mm3; tofacitinib therapy then may be resumed at the usual dosage of 5 mg twice daily (as conventional tablets) or 11 mg once daily (as extended-release tablets). Tofacitinib therapy should be discontinued in patients with an ANC of less than 500/mm3.
In patients with a decrease in hemoglobin concentration of more than 2 g/dL or with a hemoglobin concentration of less than 8 g/dL, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the hemoglobin concentration has normalized.
If a serious infection develops, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the infection has been controlled.
Tofacitinib therapy also should be interrupted or discontinued in patients with lymphopenia, neutropenia, or anemia.
In patients who develop a lymphocyte count of less than 500/mm3 (confirmed by repeat testing), tofacitinib should be discontinued.
In patients with a persistent decrease in ANC to 500-1000/mm3, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the ANC exceeds 1000/mm3. Tofacitinib therapy should be discontinued in patients with an ANC of less than 500/mm3.
In patients with a decrease in hemoglobin concentration of more than 2 g/dL or with a hemoglobin concentration of less than 8 g/dL, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the hemoglobin concentration has normalized.
If a serious infection develops, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the infection has been controlled.
Tofacitinib therapy also should be interrupted or discontinued in patients with lymphopenia, neutropenia, or anemia.
In patients who develop a lymphocyte count of less than 500/mm3 (confirmed by repeat testing), tofacitinib (as conventional tablets or extended-release tablets) should be discontinued.
In patients receiving tofacitinib (as conventional tablets) who have a persistent decrease in ANC to 500-1000/mm3 on a dosage of 10 mg twice daily, dosage of the drug should be reduced to 5 mg twice daily; when the ANC exceeds 1000/mm3, dosage may be returned to 10 mg twice daily based on clinical response. In patients with a persistent decrease in ANC to 500-1000/mm3 on a dosage of 5 mg twice daily, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the ANC exceeds 1000/mm3; therapy with tofacitinib conventional tablets then may be resumed at a dosage of 5 mg twice daily. Tofacitinib therapy should be discontinued in patients with an ANC of less than 500/mm3.
In patients receiving tofacitinib (as extended-release tablets) who have a persistent decrease in ANC to 500-1000/mm3 on a dosage of 22 mg once daily, dosage of the drug should be reduced to 11 mg once daily; when the ANC exceeds 1000/mm3, dosage may be returned to 22 mg once daily based on clinical response. In patients with a decrease in ANC to 500-1000/mm3 on a dosage of 11 mg once daily, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the ANC exceeds 1000/mm3; therapy with tofacitinib extended-release tablets then may be resumed at a dosage of 11 mg once daily. Tofacitinib therapy should be discontinued in patients with an ANC of less than 500/mm3.
In patients with a decrease in hemoglobin concentration of more than 2 g/dL or with a hemoglobin concentration of less than 8 g/dL, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the hemoglobin concentration has normalized.
Dosage recommendations specific to the condition being treated should be followed.
If a serious infection develops, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the infection has been controlled.
Tofacitinib therapy also should be interrupted or discontinued in patients with lymphopenia, neutropenia, or anemia.
In patients who develop a lymphocyte count of less than 500/mm3 (confirmed by repeat testing), tofacitinib should be discontinued.
In patients with a persistent decrease in ANC to 500-1000/mm3, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the ANC exceeds 1000/mm3; tofacitinib therapy then may be resumed at the usual dosage of 5 mg twice daily (as conventional tablets) or 11 mg once daily (as extended-release tablets). Tofacitinib therapy should be discontinued in patients with an ANC of less than 500/mm3.
In patients with a decrease in hemoglobin concentration of more than 2 g/dL or with a hemoglobin concentration of less than 8 g/dL, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the hemoglobin concentration has normalized.
If a serious infection develops, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the infection has been controlled.
Tofacitinib therapy also should be interrupted or discontinued in patients with lymphopenia, neutropenia, or anemia.
In patients who develop a lymphocyte count of less than 500/mm3 (confirmed by repeat testing), tofacitinib should be discontinued.
In patients with a persistent decrease in ANC to 500-1000/mm3, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the ANC exceeds 1000/mm3. Tofacitinib therapy should be discontinued in patients with an ANC of less than 500/mm3.
In patients with a decrease in hemoglobin concentration of more than 2 g/dL or with a hemoglobin concentration of less than 8 g/dL, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the hemoglobin concentration has normalized.
If a serious infection develops, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the infection has been controlled.
Tofacitinib therapy also should be interrupted or discontinued in patients with lymphopenia, neutropenia, or anemia.
In patients who develop a lymphocyte count of less than 500/mm3 (confirmed by repeat testing), tofacitinib (as conventional tablets or extended-release tablets) should be discontinued.
In patients receiving tofacitinib (as conventional tablets) who have a persistent decrease in ANC to 500-1000/mm3 on a dosage of 10 mg twice daily, dosage of the drug should be reduced to 5 mg twice daily; when the ANC exceeds 1000/mm3, dosage may be returned to 10 mg twice daily based on clinical response. In patients with a persistent decrease in ANC to 500-1000/mm3 on a dosage of 5 mg twice daily, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the ANC exceeds 1000/mm3; therapy with tofacitinib conventional tablets then may be resumed at a dosage of 5 mg twice daily. Tofacitinib therapy should be discontinued in patients with an ANC of less than 500/mm3.
In patients receiving tofacitinib (as extended-release tablets) who have a persistent decrease in ANC to 500-1000/mm3 on a dosage of 22 mg once daily, dosage of the drug should be reduced to 11 mg once daily; when the ANC exceeds 1000/mm3, dosage may be returned to 22 mg once daily based on clinical response. In patients with a decrease in ANC to 500-1000/mm3 on a dosage of 11 mg once daily, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the ANC exceeds 1000/mm3; therapy with tofacitinib extended-release tablets then may be resumed at a dosage of 11 mg once daily. Tofacitinib therapy should be discontinued in patients with an ANC of less than 500/mm3.
In patients with a decrease in hemoglobin concentration of more than 2 g/dL or with a hemoglobin concentration of less than 8 g/dL, tofacitinib therapy should be interrupted until the hemoglobin concentration has normalized.
Tofacitinib citrate conventional tablets, oral solution, or extended-release tablets are administered orally without regard to meals. The extended-release tablets should be swallowed intact and should not be crushed, split, or chewed. The oral solution should be administered using the press-in bottle adapter and oral dosing syringe provided by the manufacturer.
Changes between conventional and extended-release tablets should be made by a clinician. Pediatric patients receiving 5 mg as oral solution may be switched to the equivalent dose as conventional tablets. The extended-release tablets and the oral solution are not interchangeable and should not be substituted for each other.
Store tofacitinib (conventional tablets, extended-release tablets, and oral solution) at 20-25degreesC; excursions permitted between 15-30degreesC for tofacitinib oral solution . Protect from light. Tofacitinib oral solution must be used within 60 days of opening; discard any remaining oral solution after 60 days.
Changes between conventional and extended-release tablets should be made by a clinician. Pediatric patients receiving 5 mg as oral solution may be switched to the equivalent dose as conventional tablets. The extended-release tablets and the oral solution are not interchangeable and should not be substituted for each other.
Store tofacitinib (conventional tablets, extended-release tablets, and oral solution) at 20-25degreesC; excursions permitted between 15-30degreesC for tofacitinib oral solution . Protect from light. Tofacitinib oral solution must be used within 60 days of opening; discard any remaining oral solution after 60 days.
| DRUG LABEL | DOSING TYPE | DOSING INSTRUCTIONS |
|---|---|---|
| XELJANZ 5 MG TABLET | Maintenance | Adults take 1 tablet (5 mg) by oral route 2 times per day |
| XELJANZ 10 MG TABLET | Maintenance | Adults take 1 tablet (10 mg) by oral route 2 times per day |
| XELJANZ 1 MG/ML SOLUTION | Maintenance | Adults take 5 milliliters (5 mg) by oral route 2 times per day |
No generic dosing information available.
The following drug interaction information is available for XELJANZ (tofacitinib citrate):
There are 4 contraindications.
These drug combinations generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. A manufacturer label warning that indicates the contraindication warrants inclusion of a drug combination in this category, regardless of clinical evidence or lack of clinical evidence to support the contraindication.
| Drug Interaction | Drug Names |
|---|---|
| Efalizumab; Natalizumab/Immunosuppressives; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Natalizumab,(1-3) efalizumab,(4) immunosuppressives, and immunomodulators all suppress the immune system. CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of natalizumab(1-3) or efalizumab(4) with immunosuppressives or immunomodulators may result in an increased risk of infections, including progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), an opportunistic infection caused by the JC virus (JCV). PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Previous JCV infection, longer duration of natalizumab treatment - especially if greater than 2 years, and prior or concomitant treatment with immunosuppressant medication are all independent risk factors which increase the risk for PML.(1,5) The FDA has estimated PML incidence stratified by risk factors: If anti-JCV antibody positive, no prior immunosuppressant use and natalizumab treatment less than 25 months, incidence <1/1,000. If anti-JCV antibody positive, history of prior immunosuppressant use and natalizumab treatment less than 25 months, incidence 2/1,000 If anti-JCV antibody positive, no prior immunosuppressant use and natalizumab treatment 25-48 months, incidence 4/1,000 If anti-JCV antibody positive, history of prior immunosuppressant use and natalizumab treatment 25-48 months, incidence 11/1,000. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of natalizumab states patients with Crohn's disease should not receive concurrent immunosuppressants, with the exception of limited overlap of corticosteroids, due to the increased risk for PML. For new natalizumab patients currently receiving chronic oral corticosteroids for Crohn's Disease, begin corticosteroid taper when therapeutic response to natalizumab has occurred. If corticosteroids cannot be discontinued within six months of starting natalizumab, discontinue natalizumab.(3) The US manufacturer of natalizumab states that natalizumab should not ordinarily be used in multiple sclerosis patients receiving immunosuppressants or immunomodulators due to the increased risk for PML. Immunosuppressives include, but are not limited to azathioprine, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, mercaptopurine, methotrexate, mitoxantrone, mycophenolate, and corticosteroids.(3,6) The UK manufacturer of natalizumab states that concurrent use with immunosuppressives or antineoplastic agents is contraindicated.(1) The Canadian manufacturer of natalizumab states that natalizumab should not be used with immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory agents.(2) The US manufacturer of certolizumab states that concurrent therapy with natalizumab is not recommended.(7) DISCUSSION: Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy has been reported in patients receiving concurrent natalizumab were recently or concomitantly taking immunomodulators or immunosuppressants.(1-5,8,9) In a retrospective cohort study of multiple sclerosis patients newly initiated on a disease-modifying therapy, use of high-efficacy agents (alemtuzumab, natalizumab, or ocrelizumab) resulted in the same risk of overall infections as moderate-efficacy agents, but there was an elevated risk of serious infections (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 1.24, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.06-1.44) and UTIs (aHR = 1.21, 95% CI = 1.14-1.30).(10) |
TYSABRI |
| Live Vaccines; Live BCG/Selected Immunosuppressive Agents SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: A variety of disease modifying agents suppress the immune system. Immunocompromised patients may be at increased risk for uninhibited replication after administration of live, attenuated vaccines or intravesicular BCG. Immune response to vaccines may be decreased during periods of immunocompromise.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: The expected serum antibody response may not be obtained and/or the vaccine may result in illness.(1) After instillation of intravesicular BCG, immunosuppression may interfere with local immune response, or increase the severity of mycobacterial infection following inadvertent systemic exposure.(2) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Immunosuppressive diseases (e.g. hematologic malignancies, HIV disease), treatments (e.g. radiation) and drugs may all increase the magnitude of immunodeficiency. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The Centers for Disease Control(CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) states that live-virus and live, attenuated vaccines should not be administered to patients who are immunocompromised. The magnitude of immunocompromise and associated risks should be determined by a physician.(1) For patients scheduled to receive chemotherapy, vaccination should ideally precede the initiation of chemotherapy by 14 days. Patients vaccinated while on immunosuppressive therapy or in the 2 weeks prior to starting therapy should be considered unimmunized and should be revaccinated at least 3 months after discontinuation of therapy.(1) Patients who receive anti-B cell therapies should not receive live vaccines for at least 6 months after such therapies due to a prolonged duration of immunosuppression. An exception is the Zoster vaccine, which can be given at least 1 month after receipt of anti-B cell therapies.(1) The US manufacturer of abatacept states live vaccines should not be given during or for up to 3 months after discontinuation of abatacept.(2) The US manufacturer of live BCG for intravesicular treatment of bladder cancer states use is contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients.(3) The US manufacturer of daclizumab states live vaccines are not recommended during and for up to 4 months after discontinuation of treatment.(4) The US manufacturer of guselkumab states that live vaccines should be avoided during treatment with guselkumab.(5) The US manufacturer of inebilizumab-cdon states that live vaccines are not recommended during treatment and after discontinuation until B-cell repletion. Administer all live vaccinations at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of inebilizumab-cdon.(6) The US manufacturer of ocrelizumab states that live vaccines are not recommended during treatment and until B-cell repletion occurs after discontinuation of therapy. Administer all live vaccines at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of ocrelizumab.(7) The US manufacturer of ozanimod states that live vaccines should be avoided during and for up to 3 months after discontinuation of ozanimod.(8) The US manufacturer of siponimod states that live vaccines are not recommended during treatment and for up to 4 weeks after discontinuation of treatment.(9) The US manufacturer of ustekinumab states BCG vaccines should not be given in the year prior to, during, or the year after ustekinumab therapy.(10) The US manufacturer of satralizumab-mwge states that live vaccines are not recommended during treatment and should be administered at least four weeks prior to initiation of satralizumab-mwge.(11) The US manufacturer of ublituximab-xiiy states that live vaccines are not recommended during treatment and until B-cell recovery. Live vaccines should be administered at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of ublituximab-xiiy.(12) The US manufacturer of etrasimod states that live vaccines should be avoided during and for 5 weeks after treatment. Live vaccines should be administered at least 4 weeks prior to initiation of etrasimod.(13) The US manufacturer of emapalumab-lzsg states that live vaccines should not be administered to patients receiving emapalumab-lzsg and for at least 4 weeks after the last dose of emapalumab-lzsg. The safety of immunization with live vaccines during or following emapalumab-lzsg therapy has not been studied.(14) DISCUSSION: Killed or inactivated vaccines do not pose a danger to immunocompromised patients.(1) Patients with a history of leukemia who are in remission and have not received chemotherapy for at least 3 months are not considered to be immunocompromised.(1) |
ACAM2000 (NATIONAL STOCKPILE), ADENOVIRUS TYPE 4, ADENOVIRUS TYPE 4 AND TYPE 7, ADENOVIRUS TYPE 7, BCG (TICE STRAIN), BCG VACCINE (TICE STRAIN), DENGVAXIA, ERVEBO (NATIONAL STOCKPILE), FLUMIST TRIVALENT 2024-2025, IXCHIQ, M-M-R II VACCINE, PRIORIX, PROQUAD, ROTARIX, ROTATEQ, STAMARIL, VARIVAX VACCINE, VAXCHORA ACTIVE COMPONENT, VAXCHORA VACCINE, VIVOTIF, YF-VAX |
| Talimogene laherparepvec/Selected Immunosuppressants SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Talimogene laherparepvec is a live, attenuated herpes simplex virus.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of talimogene laherparepvec in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy may cause a life-threatening disseminated herpetic infection.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Talimogene laherparepvec is contraindicated in immunosuppressed patients.(1) The magnitude of immunocompromise and associated risks due to immunosuppressant drugs should be determined by a physician. DISCUSSION: Concurrent use of talimogene laherparepvec in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy may cause a life-threatening disseminated herpetic infection.(1) |
IMLYGIC |
| Nadofaragene Firadenovec/Selected Immunosuppressants SEVERITY LEVEL: 1-Contraindicated Drug Combination: This drug combination is contraindicated and generally should not be dispensed or administered to the same patient. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Nadofaragene firadenovec may contain low levels of replication-competent adenovirus.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of nadofaragene firadenovec in patients receiving immunosuppressive therapy may cause disseminated adenovirus infection.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Individuals who are immunosuppressed or immune-deficient should not receive nadofaragene firadenovec.(1) DISCUSSION: Nadofaragene firadenovec is a non-replicating adenoviral vector-based gene therapy but may contain low levels of replication-competent adenovirus. Immunocompromised persons, including those receiving immunosuppressant therapy, may be at risk for disseminated adenovirus infection.(1) |
ADSTILADRIN |
There are 16 severe interactions.
These drug interactions can produce serious consequences in most patients. Actions required for severe interactions include, but are not limited to, discontinuing one or both agents, adjusting dosage, altering administration scheduling, and providing additional patient monitoring. Review the full interaction monograph for more information.
| Drug Interaction | Drug Names |
|---|---|
| Tofacitinib/Selected Inhibitors of Both CYP3A4 and CYP2C19 SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Agents that are both strong inhibitors of CYP2C19 and moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 may inhibit the metabolism of tofacitinib.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of agents that are both strong inhibitors of CYP2C19 and moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4 may result in elevated levels of and toxicity from tofacitinib.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: In patients taking agents that are both strong CYP2C19 inhibitors and moderate inhibitors of CYP3A4, such as fluconazole, the starting dose of tofacitinib should be reduced as follows: - Xeljanz for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis: reduce to 5 mg once daily - Xeljanz for ulcerative colitis 10 mg twice daily: reduce to 5 mg twice daily - Xeljanz for ulcerative colitis 5 mg twice daily: reduce to 5 mg once daily - Xeljanz XR for ulcerative colitis 22 mg once daily: reduce to 11 mg once daily - Xeljanz XR (all indications) 11 mg once daily: switch to Xeljanz 5 mg once daily - Xeljanz oral solution for polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA) 3.2 mg twice daily: reduce to 3.2 mg once daily - Xeljanz oral solution for pcJIA 4 mg twice daily: reduce to 4 mg once daily - Xeljanz oral solution for pcJIA 5 mg twice daily: reduce to 5 mg once daily.(1) DISCUSSION: In a study, administration of fluconazole, a strong inhibitor of CYP2C19 and a moderate inhibitor of CYP3A4 increased the area-under-curve (AUC) of tofacitinib by more than 1.75-fold.(1) |
DIFLUCAN, FLUCONAZOLE, FLUCONAZOLE-NACL |
| Tofacitinib/Immunosuppressives; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Concurrent use of tofacitinib and azathioprine, other biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), or potent immunosuppressants may result in additive or synergistic effects on the immune system.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of tofacitinib and azathioprine, other biologic DMARDs, or potent immunosuppressants use may increase the risk of serious infections.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Tofacitinib should not be used concurrently with azathioprine, other biologic DMARDs, or cyclosporine.(1) Patient should be monitored for decreases in lymphocytes and neutrophils. Therapy should be adjusted based on the indication. - For all indications: If absolute neutrophil count (ANC) or lymphocyte count is less than 500 cells/mm3, discontinue tofacitinib. - For rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis and absolute neutrophil count (ANC) 500 to 1000 cells/mm3: interrupt dosing. When ANC is greater than 1000 cells/mm3, resume Xeljanz 5 mg twice daily or Xeljanz XR 11 mg once daily. - For ulcerative colitis and ANC 500 to 1000 cells/mm3: -If taking Xeljanz 10 mg twice daily, decrease to 5 mg twice daily. When ANC is greater than 1000 cells/mm3, increase to 10 mg twice daily based on clinical response. -If taking Xeljanz 5 mg twice daily, interrupt dosing. When ANC is greater than 1000 cells/mm3, resume 5 mg twice daily. -If taking Xeljanz XR 22 mg once daily, decrease to 11 mg once daily. When ANC is greater than 1000 cells/mm3, increase to 22 mg once daily based on clinical response. -If taking Xeljanz XR 11 mg once daily, interrupt dosing. When ANC is greater than 1000 cells/mm3, resume 11 mg once daily. - For polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA) and ANC 500 to 1000 cells/mm3: interrupt dosing until ANC is greater than 1000 cells/mm3.(1) DISCUSSION: Concurrent use of tofacitinib and azathioprine, other biologic DMARDs, or potent immunosuppressants may increase the risk of infection.(1) |
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AUGTYRO, AVASTIN, AVONEX, AVONEX (4 PACK), AVONEX PEN, AVONEX PEN (4 PACK), AVSOLA, AXTLE, AZACITIDINE, AZASAN, AZATHIOPRINE, AZATHIOPRINE SODIUM, AZELAIC ACID, BAFIERTAM, BAVENCIO, BECLOMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, BELEODAQ, BELRAPZO, BENDAMUSTINE HCL, BENDEKA, BESPONSA, BESREMI, BETA 1, BETALOAN SUIK, BETAMETHASONE ACETATE MICRO, BETAMETHASONE ACETATE-SOD PHOS, BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE, BETAMETHASONE SOD PHOS-ACETATE, BETAMETHASONE SOD PHOS-WATER, BETAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BETAMETHASONE VALERATE, BETASERON, BEXAROTENE, BICNU, BIMZELX, BIMZELX AUTOINJECTOR, BLEOMYCIN SULFATE, BLINCYTO, BORTEZOMIB, BORUZU, BOSULIF, BREYANZI, BREYANZI CD4 COMPONENT, BREYANZI CD8 COMPONENT, BRIUMVI, BRUKINSA, BSP 0820, BUDESONIDE, BUDESONIDE DR, BUDESONIDE EC, BUDESONIDE ER, BUDESONIDE MICRONIZED, BUPIVACAINE-DEXAMETH-EPINEPHRN, BUSULFAN, BUSULFEX, CAELYX, CALQUENCE, CAMPATH, CAMPTOSAR, CAPECITABINE, CARBOPLATIN, CARMUSTINE, CARVYKTI, CELESTONE, CELLCEPT, CIBINQO, CIMZIA, CIMZIA (2 PACK), CISPLATIN, CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE MICRO, CLOFARABINE, COLUMVI, COPAXONE, COPIKTRA, CORTEF, CORTENEMA, CORTIFOAM, CORTISONE ACETATE, COSENTYX, COSENTYX (2 SYRINGES), COSENTYX SENSOREADY (2 PENS), COSENTYX SENSOREADY PEN, COSENTYX SYRINGE, COSENTYX UNOREADY PEN, COSMEGEN, CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE, CYCLOSPORINE, CYCLOSPORINE MODIFIED, CYLTEZO(CF), CYLTEZO(CF) PEN, CYLTEZO(CF) PEN CROHN'S-UC-HS, CYLTEZO(CF) PEN PSORIASIS-UV, CYTARABINE, DACARBAZINE, DACTINOMYCIN, DANYELZA, DANZITEN, DARAPRIM, DARZALEX, DARZALEX FASPRO, DASATINIB, DAUNORUBICIN HCL, DAURISMO, DECITABINE, DEFLAZACORT, DEPO-MEDROL, DESONIDE MICRONIZED, DESOXIMETASONE, DEXABLISS, DEXAMETHASONE, DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE, DEXAMETHASONE ACETATE MICRO, DEXAMETHASONE INTENSOL, DEXAMETHASONE ISONICOTINATE, DEXAMETHASONE MICRONIZED, DEXAMETHASONE SOD PHOS-WATER, DEXAMETHASONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEXAMETHASONE-0.9% NACL, DEXRAZOXANE, DIMETHYL FUMARATE, DMT SUIK, DOCETAXEL, DOCIVYX, DOUBLEDEX, DOXIL, DOXORUBICIN HCL, DOXORUBICIN HCL LIPOSOME, DROXIA, EFLORNITHINE HCL, ELAHERE, ELLENCE, ELREXFIO, EMFLAZA, ENBREL, ENBREL MINI, ENBREL SURECLICK, ENHERTU, ENSPRYNG, ENTYVIO, ENTYVIO PEN, ENVARSUS XR, EOHILIA, EPIRUBICIN HCL, EPKINLY, ERBITUX, ERLOTINIB HCL, ERWINASE, ETOPOPHOS, ETOPOSIDE, EVEROLIMUS, EVOMELA, FARYDAK, FLOXURIDINE, FLUDARABINE PHOSPHATE, FLUNISOLIDE, FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE, FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE MICRO, FLUOCINONIDE MICRONIZED, FLUOROURACIL, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE, FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE MICRO, FOLOTYN, FRINDOVYX, FYARRO, GAMIFANT, GAVRETO, GAZYVA, GEFITINIB, GEMCITABINE HCL, GENGRAF, GLATIRAMER ACETATE, GLATOPA, GLEEVEC, GLEOSTINE, GLIADEL, GRAFAPEX, HADLIMA, HADLIMA PUSHTOUCH, HADLIMA(CF), HADLIMA(CF) PUSHTOUCH, HEMADY, HEMMOREX-HC, HEPZATO, HERCEPTIN, HERCEPTIN HYLECTA, HERCESSI, HERZUMA, HEXATRIONE, HULIO(CF), HULIO(CF) PEN, HUMIRA, HUMIRA PEN, HUMIRA(CF), HUMIRA(CF) PEN, HUMIRA(CF) PEN CROHN'S-UC-HS, HUMIRA(CF) PEN PSOR-UV-ADOL HS, HYCAMTIN, HYDREA, HYDROCORTISONE, HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE, HYDROCORTISONE SOD SUCCINATE, HYDROCORTISONE-PRAMOXINE, HYDROXYUREA, HYRIMOZ, HYRIMOZ PEN, HYRIMOZ(CF), HYRIMOZ(CF) PEDIATRIC CROHN'S, HYRIMOZ(CF) PEN, HYRIMOZ(CF) PEN CROHN-UC START, HYRIMOZ(CF) PEN PSORIASIS, IBRANCE, ICLUSIG, IDAMYCIN PFS, IDARUBICIN HCL, IFEX, IFOSFAMIDE, ILARIS, IMATINIB MESYLATE, IMBRUVICA, IMDELLTRA, IMFINZI, IMKELDI, IMURAN, INFLECTRA, INFLIXIMAB, INFUGEM, INQOVI, INREBIC, IRESSA, IRINOTECAN HCL, ISTODAX, IVRA, IWILFIN, IXEMPRA, JAYPIRCA, JEMPERLI, JEVTANA, JOENJA, JYLAMVO, KADCYLA, KANJINTI, KEMOPLAT, KENALOG-10, KENALOG-40, KENALOG-80, KEVZARA, KEYTRUDA, KINERET, KYMRIAH, LAPATINIB, LEFLUNICLO, LEFLUNOMIDE, LEMTRADA, LENALIDOMIDE, LEUKERAN, LIDOCIDEX-I, LONSURF, LOQTORZI, LUNSUMIO, LUTATHERA, LYNPARZA, MAS CARE-PAK, MATULANE, MEDROL, MEDROLOAN II SUIK, MEDROLOAN SUIK, MEKINIST, MEKTOVI, MELPHALAN HCL, MERCAPTOPURINE, METHOTREXATE, METHOTREXATE SODIUM, METHYLPREDNISOLONE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE AC MICRO, METHYLPREDNISOLONE ACETATE, METHYLPREDNISOLONE SODIUM SUCC, MILLIPRED, MILLIPRED DP, MITOMYCIN, MITOXANTRONE HCL, MOMETASONE FUROATE, MONJUVI, MUTAMYCIN, MVASI, MYCOPHENOLATE MOFETIL, MYCOPHENOLIC ACID, MYFORTIC, MYHIBBIN, MYLERAN, NELARABINE, NEORAL, NILOTINIB HCL, NIPENT, NULOJIX, OGIVRI, OJJAARA, ONCASPAR, ONIVYDE, ONTRUZANT, ONUREG, OPDIVO, OPDIVO QVANTIG, OPDUALAG, ORAPRED ODT, ORENCIA, ORENCIA CLICKJECT, ORTIKOS, OXALIPLATIN, PACLITAXEL, PACLITAXEL PROTEIN-BOUND, PADCEV, PARAPLATIN, PAZOPANIB HCL, PEDIAPRED, PEGASYS, PEMETREXED, PEMETREXED DISODIUM, PEMFEXY, PEMRYDI RTU, PERJETA, PHESGO, PHOTOFRIN, PLEGRIDY, PLEGRIDY PEN, PLUVICTO, POLIVY, POMALYST, POTELIGEO, PRALATREXATE, PREDNISOLONE, PREDNISOLONE ACETATE MICRONIZE, PREDNISOLONE MICRONIZED, PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOS ODT, PREDNISOLONE SODIUM PHOSPHATE, PREDNISONE, PREDNISONE INTENSOL, PREDNISONE MICRONIZED, PRO-C-DURE 5, PRO-C-DURE 6, PROCARBAZINE HCL, PROCTOCORT, PROGRAF, PROLEUKIN, PROVENGE, PURIXAN, PYRIMETHAMINE, QUALAQUIN, QUININE HCL, QUININE SULFATE, RAYOS, REBIF, REBIF REBIDOSE, REMICADE, RENFLEXIS, REVLIMID, REVUFORJ, REZUROCK, RIABNI, RITUXAN, RITUXAN HYCELA, ROMIDEPSIN, RUBRACA, RUXIENCE, RYDAPT, RYLAZE, RYTELO, SANDIMMUNE, SARCLISA, SCEMBLIX, SIKLOS, SIMLANDI(CF), SIMLANDI(CF) AUTOINJECTOR, SIMPONI, SIMPONI ARIA, SIMULECT, SIROLIMUS, SODIUM IODIDE I-123, SOLU-CORTEF, SOLU-MEDROL, SOTYKTU, SPRYCEL, STRONTIUM-89 CHLORIDE, SUNITINIB MALATE, SUTENT, TABLOID, TACROLIMUS, TACROLIMUS XL, TALTZ AUTOINJECTOR, TALTZ AUTOINJECTOR (2 PACK), TALTZ AUTOINJECTOR (3 PACK), TALTZ SYRINGE, TALVEY, TALZENNA, TAPERDEX, TARCEVA, TARGRETIN, TARPEYO, TASIGNA, TECARTUS, TECELRA, TECENTRIQ, TECENTRIQ HYBREZA, TECFIDERA, TECVAYLI, TEMODAR, TEMOZOLOMIDE, TEMSIROLIMUS, TEPADINA, TEPYLUTE, TERIFLUNOMIDE, TEVIMBRA, THIOTEPA, TOFIDENCE, TOPOTECAN HCL, TORISEL, TORPENZ, TRAMETINIB, TRAZIMERA, TREANDA, TRETINOIN, TREXALL, TRIAMCINOLONE, TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE, TRIAMCINOLONE DIACETATE, TRIAMCINOLONE DIACETATE MICRO, TRILOAN II SUIK, TRILOAN SUIK, TRISENOX, TRODELVY, TRUQAP, TRUXIMA, TYENNE, TYENNE AUTOINJECTOR, TYKERB, TZIELD, UCERIS, UNITUXIN, UVADEX, VANFLYTA, VECTIBIX, VEGZELMA, VELCADE, VENCLEXTA, VENCLEXTA STARTING PACK, VERIPRED 20, VERZENIO, VIDAZA, VINBLASTINE SULFATE, VINCASAR PFS, VINCRISTINE SULFATE, VINORELBINE TARTRATE, VITRAKVI, VIVIMUSTA, VOTRIENT, VUMERITY, XALKORI, XATMEP, XELODA, XOFIGO, XPOVIO, XROMI, YESCARTA, YONDELIS, YUFLYMA(CF) (2 PACK), YUFLYMA(CF) AI CROHN'S-UC-HS, YUFLYMA(CF) AUTOINJECT (2 PCK), YUFLYMA(CF) AUTOINJECTOR, YUSIMRY(CF) PEN, ZCORT, ZEJULA, ZEPZELCA, ZEVALIN, ZILRETTA, ZIRABEV, ZOLINZA, ZORTRESS, ZYMFENTRA, ZYMFENTRA (2 PACK), ZYMFENTRA PEN (2 PACK), ZYNLONTA, ZYNYZ |
| Selected Multiple Sclerosis Agents/Immunosuppressants; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Ocrelizumab or ofatumumab in combination with immunosuppressives and immune-modulators all suppress the immune system.(1,2) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of ocrelizumab or ofatumumab with immunosuppressive or immune-modulating agents may result in an increased risk of serious infections, such as disseminated herpetic infection or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), an opportunistic infection caused by the JC virus (JCV).(1,2) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Incomplete washout of previously prescribed immunosuppressive or immune-modulating medications. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The ocrelizumab US prescribing information states: - Ocrelizumab and other immune-modulating or immunosuppressive therapies, (including immunosuppressant doses of corticosteroids) are expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression, and the risk of additive immune system effects must be considered if these therapies are coadministered with ocrelizumab. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, such as daclizumab, fingolimod, natalizumab, teriflunomide, or mitoxantrone, the duration and mode of action of these drugs must be considered to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects when initiating ocrelizumab.(1) The ofatumumab US prescribing information states: - Ofatumumab and other immunosuppressive therapies (including systemic corticosteroids) may have the potential for increased immunosuppressive effects and increase the risk of infection. When switching between therapies, the duration and mechanism of action of each therapy should be considered due to the potential for additive immunosuppressive effects. Ofatumumab for MS therapy has not been studied in combination with other MS agents that suppress the immune system.(2) DISCUSSION: Fatal disseminated herpes zoster and herpes simplex infections and cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) have been reported in patients who previously received immunomodulators or immunosuppressants.(1,2) In a retrospective cohort study of multiple sclerosis patients newly initiated on a disease-modifying therapy, use of high-efficacy agents (alemtuzumab, natalizumab, or ocrelizumab) resulted in the same risk of overall infections as moderate-efficacy agents, but there was an elevated risk of serious infections (adjusted hazard ratio [aHR] = 1.24, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.06-1.44) and UTIs (aHR = 1.21, 95% CI = 1.14-1.30).(3) |
KESIMPTA PEN, OCREVUS, OCREVUS ZUNOVO |
| Tofacitinib/Strong CYP3A4 Inducers SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Strong inducers of CYP3A4 may induce the metabolism of tofacitinib.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a strong inducer of CYP3A4 may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of tofacitinib(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of tofacitinib states that the concurrent use of CYP3A4 inducers is not recommended and may result in loss of or reduced clinical response of tofacitinib(1) DISCUSSION: A study of 12 subjects received tofacitinib (30 mg) with concurrent rifampin (600 mg daily), a strong inducer of CYP3A4, with a decreased tofacitinib area-under-curve (AUC) by 84% and maximum concentration (Cmax) by 74%.(4) Strong inducers of CYP3A4 include: apalutamide, barbiturates, carbamazepine, enzalutamide, fosphenytoin, ivosidenib, lumacaftor, mitotane, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone, rifampin, rifapentine, and St. John's wort.(1-3) |
ASA-BUTALB-CAFFEINE-CODEINE, ASCOMP WITH CODEINE, BUTALB-ACETAMINOPH-CAFF-CODEIN, BUTALBITAL, BUTALBITAL-ACETAMINOPHEN, BUTALBITAL-ACETAMINOPHEN-CAFFE, BUTALBITAL-ASPIRIN-CAFFEINE, CARBAMAZEPINE, CARBAMAZEPINE ER, CARBATROL, CEREBYX, DILANTIN, DILANTIN-125, DONNATAL, EPITOL, EQUETRO, ERLEADA, FIORICET, FIORICET WITH CODEINE, FOSPHENYTOIN SODIUM, LYSODREN, MITOTANE, MYSOLINE, ORKAMBI, PENTOBARBITAL SODIUM, PHENOBARBITAL, PHENOBARBITAL SODIUM, PHENOBARBITAL-BELLADONNA, PHENOBARBITAL-HYOSC-ATROP-SCOP, PHENOHYTRO, PHENYTEK, PHENYTOIN, PHENYTOIN SODIUM, PHENYTOIN SODIUM EXTENDED, PRIFTIN, PRIMIDONE, RIFADIN, RIFAMPIN, SEZABY, TEGRETOL, TEGRETOL XR, TENCON, TIBSOVO, XTANDI |
| Tofacitinib (Greater Than or Equal To 20 mg daily)/Estrogens SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Estrogens increase the risk of thrombosis, and combining estrogens with a higher dose of tofacitinib (greater than or equal to 10 mg twice daily, or 20 mg/day) may place patients at high risk of thromboembolism.(1-3) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of estrogens with a higher dose of tofacitinib (greater than or equal to 10 mg twice daily, or 20 mg/day) may increase the incidence of pulmonary embolism and death.(1-3) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Additional risk factors include advanced age, obesity (BMI >30), smoking, prolonged immobilization, heart failure, hypercoagulable states, history of venous thromboembolism, malignancy, and major surgery.(1) PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The European manufacturer states that the 10 mg twice daily dose of tofacitinib is not recommended in patients who are on combined hormonal contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, or who are otherwise at high risk of pulmonary embolism, unless there are no suitable alternatives.(4) Patients at high risk of pulmonary embolism should be switched to alternative therapies. For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, the dose of tofacitinib should be limited to 5 mg twice daily or tofacitinib XR 11 mg daily.(1-4) The US FDA and Health Canada have not placed use restrictions specifically on concurrent use of tofacitinib with hormonal contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy. Both agencies advise avoiding tofacitinib in patients at increased risk of thrombosis. The US and Canadian manufacturers recommend against a dosage of tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily or weight-based equivalent twice daily or tofacitinib XR 22 mg once daily for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or polyarticular-course juvenile idiopathic arthritis. For the treatment of ulcerative colitis, the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible is recommended. Counsel patients on the risk of thrombosis and its signs and symptoms. Instruct patients to promptly report any symptoms of thrombosis and discontinue tofacitinib in patients with symptoms of thrombosis.(5-7) There is currently no use restriction on the combination of estrogens with lower doses of tofacitinib (less than 20 mg daily). DISCUSSION: In an ongoing open-label study comparing the safety of tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily, tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily, and a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor in rheumatoid arthritis patients 50 years old and older, the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) was 6-fold higher in the tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily arm and 3-fold higher in the tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily arm compared to the TNF inhibitor arm (17 cases/3,123 patient-years, 9 cases/3,317 patient-years, and 3 cases/3,319 patient-years, respectively). All-cause mortality was also higher in the tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily and 5 mg twice daily arms compared to the TNF inhibitor arm (28 deaths/3,140 patient-years, 19 deaths/3,324 patient-years, and 9 deaths/3,323 patient-years, respectively).(3) |
ACTIVELLA, AFIRMELLE, ALTAVERA, ALYACEN, AMETHIA, AMETHYST, ANGELIQ, ANNOVERA, APRI, ARANELLE, ASHLYNA, AUBRA, AUBRA EQ, AUROVELA, AUROVELA 24 FE, AUROVELA FE, AVIANE, AYUNA, AZURETTE, BALCOLTRA, BALZIVA, BEYAZ, BIJUVA, BLISOVI 24 FE, BLISOVI FE, BRIELLYN, CAMRESE, CAMRESE LO, CAZIANT, CHARLOTTE 24 FE, CHATEAL EQ, CLIMARA, CLIMARA PRO, COMBIPATCH, COVARYX, COVARYX H.S., CRYSELLE, CYRED, CYRED EQ, DASETTA, DAYSEE, DELESTROGEN, DEPO-ESTRADIOL, DESOGESTR-ETH ESTRAD ETH ESTRA, DIETHYLSTILBESTROL, DIVIGEL, DOLISHALE, DOTTI, DROSPIRENONE-ETH ESTRA-LEVOMEF, DROSPIRENONE-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, DUAVEE, EEMT, EEMT H.S., ELESTRIN, ELINEST, ELURYNG, ENILLORING, ENPRESSE, ENSKYCE, ESTARYLLA, ESTRACE, ESTRADIOL, ESTRADIOL (ONCE WEEKLY), ESTRADIOL (TWICE WEEKLY), ESTRADIOL BENZOATE, ESTRADIOL CYPIONATE, ESTRADIOL HEMIHYDRATE, ESTRADIOL HEMIHYDRATE MICRO, ESTRADIOL MICRONIZED, ESTRADIOL VALERATE, ESTRADIOL-NORETHINDRONE ACETAT, ESTRATEST F.S., ESTRATEST H.S., ESTRING, ESTRIOL, ESTRIOL MICRONIZED, ESTROGEL, ESTROGEN-METHYLTESTOSTERONE, ESTRONE, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, ETHYNODIOL-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, ETONOGESTREL-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, EVAMIST, FALMINA, FEIRZA, FEMLYV, FEMRING, FINZALA, FYAVOLV, GEMMILY, HAILEY, HAILEY 24 FE, HAILEY FE, HALOETTE, ICLEVIA, IMVEXXY, ISIBLOOM, JAIMIESS, JASMIEL, JINTELI, JOLESSA, JOYEAUX, JULEBER, JUNEL, JUNEL FE, JUNEL FE 24, KAITLIB FE, KALLIGA, KARIVA, KELNOR 1-35, KELNOR 1-50, KURVELO, LARIN, LARIN 24 FE, LARIN FE, LAYOLIS FE, LEENA, LESSINA, LEVONEST, LEVONORG-ETH ESTRAD ETH ESTRAD, LEVONORG-ETH ESTRAD-FE BISGLYC, LEVONORGESTREL-ETH ESTRADIOL, LEVORA-28, LO LOESTRIN FE, LO-ZUMANDIMINE, LOESTRIN, LOESTRIN FE, LOJAIMIESS, LORYNA, LOW-OGESTREL, LUTERA, LYLLANA, MARLISSA, MENEST, MENOSTAR, MERZEE, MIBELAS 24 FE, MICROGESTIN, MICROGESTIN FE, MILI, MIMVEY, MINIVELLE, MINZOYA, MONO-LINYAH, MYFEMBREE, NATAZIA, NECON, NIKKI, NORELGESTROMIN-ETH ESTRADIOL, NORETHIN-ETH ESTRA-FERROUS FUM, NORETHINDRON-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, NORETHINDRONE-E.ESTRADIOL-IRON, NORGESTIMATE-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, NORTREL, NUVARING, NYLIA, OCELLA, ORIAHNN, ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN, ORTHO-NOVUM, PHILITH, PIMTREA, PORTIA, PREMARIN, PREMPHASE, PREMPRO, RECLIPSEN, RIVELSA, SAFYRAL, SETLAKIN, SIMLIYA, SIMPESSE, SPRINTEC, SRONYX, SYEDA, TARINA 24 FE, TARINA FE, TARINA FE 1-20 EQ, TAYTULLA, TILIA FE, TRI-ESTARYLLA, TRI-LEGEST FE, TRI-LINYAH, TRI-LO-ESTARYLLA, TRI-LO-MARZIA, TRI-LO-MILI, TRI-LO-SPRINTEC, TRI-MILI, TRI-SPRINTEC, TRI-VYLIBRA, TRI-VYLIBRA LO, TRIVORA-28, TURQOZ, TWIRLA, TYBLUME, VAGIFEM, VALTYA, VELIVET, VESTURA, VIENVA, VIORELE, VIVELLE-DOT, VOLNEA, VYFEMLA, VYLIBRA, WERA, WYMZYA FE, XARAH FE, XELRIA FE, XULANE, YASMIN 28, YAZ, YUVAFEM, ZAFEMY, ZARAH, ZOVIA 1-35, ZUMANDIMINE |
| Inebilizumab/Immunosuppressives; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Inebilizumab, immunosuppressives, and immunomodulators all suppress the immune system.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of inebilizumab with immunosuppressive or immunomodulating agents may result in myelosuppression including neutropenia resulting in an increased risk for serious infections.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of inebilizumab states that the concurrent use of inebilizumab with immunosuppressive agents, including systemic corticosteroids, may increase the risk of infection. If concurrent therapy is warranted, consider the risk of additive immune suppression and monitor based on prescribing information for both agents.(1) DISCUSSION: Inebilizumab has not been studied in combination with other immunosuppressants. If concurrent therapy is warranted, consider the potential for increased immunosuppressive risks from both agents. The most common infections reported by inebilizumab treated patients in the randomized and open-label clinical trial periods included urinary tract infections (20%), nasopharyngitis (13%), upper respiratory tract infections (8%), and influenza (7%). Although there been no cases of Hepatitis B virus reactivation or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy reported in patients taking inebilizumab, these infections have been observed in patients taking other B-cell-depleting antibodies.(1) |
UPLIZNA |
| Tofacitinib/Strong CYP3A4 Inhibitors SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Agents that inhibit the CYP3A4 isoenzyme may inhibit the metabolism of tofacitinib.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors may increase levels of and effects from tofacitinib, including serious infections, thrombosis, gastrointestinal perforation, neutropenia, anemia, elevated liver enzymes, or lipid elevations.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Avoid the use of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors in patients undergoing therapy with tofacitinib.(1) Consider alternatives with no or minimal enzyme inhibition. In patients taking a strong CYP3A4 inhibitor, the starting dose of tofacitinib should be reduced as follows: - Xeljanz for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis: reduce to 5 mg once daily - Xeljanz for ulcerative colitis 10 mg twice daily: reduce to 5 mg twice daily - Xeljanz for ulcerative colitis 5 mg twice daily: reduce to 5 mg once daily - Xeljanz XR for ulcerative colitis 22 mg once daily: reduce to XR 11 mg once daily - Xeljanz XR (all indications) 11 mg once daily: switch to Xeljanz 5 mg once daily - Xeljanz oral solution for polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA) 3.2 mg twice daily: reduce to 3.2 mg once daily - Xeljanz oral solution for pcJIA 4 mg twice daily: reduce to 4 mg once daily - Xeljanz oral solution for pcJIA 5 mg twice daily: reduce to 5 mg once daily.(1) For concurrent treatment with nirmatrelvir-ritonavir, dose adjustments should be considered throughout the nirmatrelvir-ritonavir treatment and for 3 days following the last dose of nirmatrelvir-ritonavir.(2) DISCUSSION: In a study, administration of ketoconazole, increased the area-under-curve (AUC) of tofacitinib by more than 2-fold.(1) Strong inhibitors of CYP3A4 include: adagrasib, boceprevir, ceritinib, clarithromycin, cobicistat, grapefruit, idelalisib, indinavir, itraconazole, josamycin, ketoconazole, lonafarnib, lopinavir, mibefradil, mifepristone, nefazodone, nelfinavir, nirmatrelvir/ritonavir, paritaprevir, posaconazole, ribociclib, saquinavir, telaprevir, telithromycin, tipranavir, troleandomycin, tucatinib, or voriconazole.(3,4) |
APTIVUS, CLARITHROMYCIN, CLARITHROMYCIN ER, EVOTAZ, GENVOYA, ITRACONAZOLE, ITRACONAZOLE MICRONIZED, KALETRA, KETOCONAZOLE, KISQALI, KORLYM, KRAZATI, LANSOPRAZOL-AMOXICIL-CLARITHRO, LOPINAVIR-RITONAVIR, MIFEPREX, MIFEPRISTONE, NEFAZODONE HCL, NOXAFIL, OMECLAMOX-PAK, PAXLOVID, POSACONAZOLE, PREZCOBIX, RECORLEV, SPORANOX, STRIBILD, SYMTUZA, TOLSURA, TUKYSA, TYBOST, VFEND, VFEND IV, VIRACEPT, VOQUEZNA TRIPLE PAK, VORICONAZOLE, ZOKINVY, ZYDELIG, ZYKADIA |
| Ponesimod/Immunosuppressives; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Ponesimod in combination with immunosuppressives and immune-modulators all suppress the immune system.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of ponesimod with immunosuppressive or immune-modulating agents may result in an increased risk of serious infections, such as disseminated herpetic infection, cryptococcal infection, or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), an opportunistic infection caused by the JC virus (JCV).(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Incomplete washout of previously prescribed immunosuppressive or immune-modulating medications. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The ponesimod US prescribing information states ponesimod has not been studied in combination with anti-neoplastic, immune-modulating, or immunosuppressive therapies. Caution should be used during concomitant administration because of the risk of additive immune effects during therapy and in the weeks following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, the half-life and mode of action of these drugs must be considered in order to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects. Initiating treatment with ponesimod after alemtuzumab is not recommended. However, ponesimod can generally be started immediately after discontinuation of beta interferon or glatiramer acetate.(1) DISCUSSION: Fatal disseminated herpes zoster and herpes simplex infections, cryptococcal meningitis, disseminated cryptococcal infections, and cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) have been reported in patients who previously received immunomodulators or immunosuppressants.(1) |
PONVORY |
| Fingolimod/Immunosuppressives; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Fingolimod in combination with immunosuppressives and immune-modulators all suppress the immune system.(1-3) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of fingolimod with immunosuppressive or immune-modulating agents may result in an increased risk of serious infections, such as disseminated herpetic infection or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), an opportunistic infection caused by the JC virus (JCV).(1-3) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Incomplete washout of previously prescribed immunosuppressive or immune-modulating medications. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Recommendations for fingolimod regarding this interaction differ between regulatory approving agencies. The fingolimod US prescribing information states: - Antineoplastic, immune-modulating, or immunosuppressive therapies, (including corticosteroids) are expected to increase the risk of immunosuppression, and the risk of additive immune system effects must be considered if these therapies are coadministered with fingolimod. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, such as natalizumab, teriflunomide or mitoxantrone, the duration and mode of action of these drugs must be considered to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects when initiating fingolimod.(1) The fingolimod Canadian prescribing information states: - Concurrent use with immunosuppressive or immunomodulatory agents is contraindicated due to the risk of additive immune system effects. However, co-administration of a short course of corticosteroids (up to 5 days) did not increase the overall rate of infection in patients participating Phase III clinical trials.(2) The fingolimod UK specific product characteristics states: - Fingolimod is contraindicated in patients currently receiving immunosuppressive therapies or those immunocompromised by prior therapies. When switching patients from another disease modifying therapy to Gilenya, the half-life and mode of action of the other therapy must be considered in order to avoid an additive immune effect whilst at the same time minimizing the risk of disease activation.(3) DISCUSSION: Fatal disseminated herpes zoster and herpes simplex infections and cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) have been reported in patients who previously received immunomodulators or immunosuppressants.(1-3) |
FINGOLIMOD, GILENYA, TASCENSO ODT |
| Ozanimod/Immunosuppressives; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Ozanimod in combination with immunosuppressives and immune-modulators all suppress the immune system.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of ozanimod with immunosuppressive or immune-modulating agents may result in an increased risk of serious infections, such as disseminated herpetic infection or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), an opportunistic infection caused by the JC virus (JCV).(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Incomplete washout of previously prescribed immunosuppressive or immune-modulating medications. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The ozanimod US prescribing information state this information regarding this interaction: -Ozanimod has not been studied in combination with anti-neoplastic, immune-modulating, or immunosuppressive therapies. Caution should be used during concomitant administration because of the risk of additive immune effects during therapy and in the week following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, the half-life and mode of action of these drugs must be considered in order to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects. Initiating treatment with ozanimod after alemtuzumab is not recommended. However, ozanimod can generally be started immediately after discontinuation of beta interferon or glatiramer acetate.(1) DISCUSSION: Fatal disseminated herpes zoster and herpes simplex infections and cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) have been reported in patients who previously received immunomodulators or immunosuppressants.(1) |
ZEPOSIA |
| Siponimod/Immunosuppressives; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Siponimod in combination with immunosuppressives and immune-modulators all suppress the immune system.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of siponimod with immunosuppressive or immune-modulating agents may result in an increased risk of serious infections, such as disseminated herpetic infection or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), an opportunistic infection caused by the JC virus (JCV).(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Incomplete washout of previously prescribed immunosuppressive or immune-modulating medications. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The siponimod US prescribing information state this information regarding this interaction: -Siponimod has not been studied in combination with anti-neoplastic, immune-modulating, or immunosuppressive therapies. Caution should be used during concomitant administration because of the risk of additive immune effects during therapy and in the week following administration. When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, the half-life and mode of action of these drugs must be considered in order to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects. Initiating treatment with siponimod after alemtuzumab is not recommended. However, siponimod can generally be started immediately after discontinuation of beta interferon or glatiramer acetate.(1) DISCUSSION: Fatal disseminated herpes zoster and herpes simplex infections and cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) have been reported in patients who previously received immunomodulators or immunosuppressants.(1) |
MAYZENT |
| Cladribine/Immunosuppressives; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Cladribine in combination with immunosuppressives and immune-modulators all suppress the immune system.(1-2) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of cladribine with immunosuppressive or immune-modulating agents may result in an increased risk of serious infections, such as disseminated herpetic infection or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), an opportunistic infection caused by the JC virus (JCV).(1-2) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Incomplete washout of previously prescribed immunosuppressive or immune-modulating medications. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: Recommendations for cladribine regarding this interaction differ between regulatory approving agencies. The cladribine US prescribing information states: -Concomitant use with myelosuppressive or other immunosuppressive drugs is not recommended. Acute short-term therapy with corticosteroids can be administered. In patients who have previously been treated with immunomodulatory or immunosuppressive drugs, consider potential additive effect, the mode of action, and duration of effect of the other drugs prior to initiation of cladribine.(1) The cladribine Canadian prescribing information states: -Use of cladribine in immunocompromised patients is contraindicated because of a risk of additive effects on the immune system. Acute short-term therapy with corticosteroids can be administered during cladribine treatment.(2) DISCUSSION: Fatal disseminated herpes zoster and herpes simplex infections and cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) have been reported in patients who previously received immunomodulators or immunosuppressants.(1-2) |
CLADRIBINE, MAVENCLAD |
| Anifrolumab/Biologic Therapies SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Concurrent use of anifrolumab with other biologic therapies may result in additive or synergistic effects on the immune system.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of anifrolumab with other biologic therapies may increase the risk of serious infections.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The concurrent use of anifrolumab with other biologic therapies is not recommended.(1) DISCUSSION: The combination of anifrolumab with other biologic therapies has not been studied and is not recommended.(1) |
SAPHNELO |
| Ritlecitinib/Immunosuppressives; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Ritlecitinib, immunosuppressives, and immunomodulators all suppress the immune system. CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of ritlecitinib with immunosuppressives or immunomodulators may result in an increased risk of serious infections. PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of ritlecitinib states that concurrent use of ritlecitinib with other JAK inhibitors, biologic immunomodulators, cyclosporine or other potent immunosuppressants is not recommended.(1) DISCUSSION: Serious infections have been reported in patients receiving ritlecitinib. Reported infections included appendicitis, COVID-19 infection (including pneumonia), and sepsis. Reports of viral reactivation, including herpes virus reactivation was reported in clinical studies with ritlecitinib.(1) |
LITFULO |
| Etrasimod/Immunosuppressives; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Etrasimod causes reversible sequestration of lymphocytes in lymphoid tissues, resulting in a mean 55% decrease in peripheral blood lymphocyte count at 52 weeks.(1) Other immunosuppressives and immune-modulators also suppress the immune system. CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of etrasimod with immunosuppressive or immune-modulating agents may result in an increased risk of serious and fatal infections, such as disseminated herpetic infection, cryptococcal infection, or progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Incomplete washout of previously prescribed immunosuppressive or immune-modulating medications increases the risk of adverse effects. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The etrasimod US prescribing information states etrasimod has not been studied in combination with anti-neoplastic, immune-modulating, or immunosuppressive therapies. Concomitant administration of these therapies with etrasimod should be avoided because of the risk of additive immune effects during therapy and in the weeks following administration. Etrasimod's effect on peripheral lymphocytes may persist for up to 5 weeks after discontinuation.(1) When switching from drugs with prolonged immune effects, the half-life and mode of action of these drugs must be considered in order to avoid unintended additive immunosuppressive effects.(1) DISCUSSION: Fatal disseminated herpes zoster and herpes simplex infections, cryptococcal meningitis, disseminated cryptococcal infections, and cases of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) have been reported in patients treated with other sphingosine-1 phosphate receptor modulators.(1) |
VELSIPITY |
| Tofacitinib/Immunosuppressive Strong CYP3A4 Inducers SEVERITY LEVEL: 2-Severe Interaction: Action is required to reduce the risk of severe adverse interaction. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Strong inducers of CYP3A4 may induce the metabolism of tofacitinib.(1-3) Concurrent use of tofacitinib and potent immunosuppressants may result in additive or synergistic effects on the immune system.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of a strong inducer of CYP3A4 may result in decreased levels and effectiveness of tofacitinib.(1) Concurrent use of tofacitinib and potent immunosuppressants use may increase the risk of serious infections.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Induction effects may be more likely with regular use of the inducer for longer than 1-2 weeks. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of tofacitinib states that the concurrent use of immunosuppressive CYP3A4 inducers is not recommended and may result in loss of or reduced clinical response of tofacitinib and increased risk of infections.(1) If concurrent use cannot be avoided, patient should be monitored for decreases in lymphocytes and neutrophils. Therapy should be adjusted based on the indication. - For all indications: If absolute neutrophil count (ANC) or lymphocyte count is less than 500 cells/mm3, discontinue tofacitinib. - For rheumatoid arthritis or psoriatic arthritis and absolute neutrophil count (ANC) 500 to 1000 cells/mm3: interrupt dosing. When ANC is greater than 1000 cells/mm3, resume Xeljanz 5 mg twice daily or Xeljanz XR 11 mg once daily. - For ulcerative colitis and ANC 500 to 1000 cells/mm3: -If taking Xeljanz 10 mg twice daily, decrease to 5 mg twice daily. When ANC is greater than 1000 cells/mm3, increase to 10 mg twice daily based on clinical response. -If taking Xeljanz 5 mg twice daily, interrupt dosing. When ANC is greater than 1000 cells/mm3, resume 5 mg twice daily. -If taking Xeljanz XR 22 mg once daily, decrease to 11 mg once daily. When ANC is greater than 1000 cells/mm3, increase to 22 mg once daily based on clinical response. -If taking Xeljanz XR 11 mg once daily, interrupt dosing. When ANC is greater than 1000 cells/mm3, resume 11 mg once daily. - For polyarticular course juvenile idiopathic arthritis (pcJIA) and ANC 500 to 1000 cells/mm3: interrupt dosing until ANC is greater than 1000 cells/mm3.(1) DISCUSSION: A study of 12 subjects received tofacitinib (30 mg) with concurrent rifampin (600 mg daily), a strong inducer of CYP3A4, with a decreased tofacitinib area-under-curve (AUC) by 84% and maximum concentration (Cmax) by 74%.(4) Drugs that are immunosuppressive strong CYP3A4 inducers linked to this monograph include: encorafenib.(2,3) |
BRAFTOVI |
There are 4 moderate interactions.
The clinician should assess the patient’s characteristics and take action as needed. Actions required for moderate interactions include, but are not limited to, discontinuing one or both agents, adjusting dosage, altering administration.
| Drug Interaction | Drug Names |
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| Tofacitinib (Less Than 20 mg daily)/Estrogens SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Estrogens increase the risk of thrombosis, and combining estrogens with a higher dose of tofacitinib (greater than or equal to 10 mg twice daily, or 20 mg/day) may place patients at high risk of thromboembolism.(1-3) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of estrogens with a higher dose of tofacitinib (greater than or equal to 10 mg twice daily, or 20 mg/day) may increase the incidence of pulmonary embolism and death.(1-3) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: Additional risk factors include advanced age, obesity (BMI greater than 30), smoking, prolonged immobilization, heart failure, hypercoagulable states, history of venous thromboembolism, malignancy, and major surgery.(1) PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The European manufacturer states that the 10 mg twice daily dose of tofacitinib is not recommended in patients who are on combined hormonal contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, or who are otherwise at high risk of pulmonary embolism.(4) Patients at high risk of pulmonary embolism should be switched to alternative therapies. For the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis, the dose of tofacitinib should be limited to 5 mg twice daily or tofacitinib XR 11 mg daily.(1-4) The US FDA and Health Canada have not placed use restrictions specifically on concurrent use of tofacitinib with hormonal contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy. Both agencies advise avoiding tofacitinib in patients at increased risk of thrombosis. The US and Canadian manufacturers recommend against a dosage of tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily or weight-based equivalent twice daily or tofacitinib XR 22 mg once daily for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or polyarticular-course juvenile idiopathic arthritis. For the treatment of ulcerative colitis, the lowest effective dose for the shortest duration possible is recommended. Counsel patients on the risk of thrombosis and its signs and symptoms. Instruct patients to promptly report any symptoms of thrombosis and discontinue tofacitinib in patients with symptoms of thrombosis.(5-7) There is currently no use restriction on the combination of estrogens with lower doses of tofacitinib (less than 20 mg daily). DISCUSSION: In an ongoing open-label study comparing the safety of tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily, tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily, and a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor in rheumatoid arthritis patients 50 years old and older, the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) was 6-fold higher in the tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily arm and 3-fold higher in the tofacitinib 5 mg twice daily arm compared to the TNF inhibitor arm (17 cases/3,123 patient-years, 9 cases/3,317 patient-years, and 3 cases/3,319 patient-years, respectively). All-cause mortality was also higher in the tofacitinib 10 mg twice daily and 5 mg twice daily arms compared to the TNF inhibitor arm (28 deaths/3,140 patient-years, 19 deaths/3,324 patient-years, and 9 deaths/3,323 patient-years, respectively).(3) |
ACTIVELLA, AFIRMELLE, ALTAVERA, ALYACEN, AMETHIA, AMETHYST, ANGELIQ, ANNOVERA, APRI, ARANELLE, ASHLYNA, AUBRA, AUBRA EQ, AUROVELA, AUROVELA 24 FE, AUROVELA FE, AVIANE, AYUNA, AZURETTE, BALCOLTRA, BALZIVA, BEYAZ, BIJUVA, BLISOVI 24 FE, BLISOVI FE, BRIELLYN, CAMRESE, CAMRESE LO, CAZIANT, CHARLOTTE 24 FE, CHATEAL EQ, CLIMARA, CLIMARA PRO, COMBIPATCH, COVARYX, COVARYX H.S., CRYSELLE, CYRED, CYRED EQ, DASETTA, DAYSEE, DELESTROGEN, DEPO-ESTRADIOL, DESOGESTR-ETH ESTRAD ETH ESTRA, DIETHYLSTILBESTROL, DIVIGEL, DOLISHALE, DOTTI, DROSPIRENONE-ETH ESTRA-LEVOMEF, DROSPIRENONE-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, DUAVEE, EEMT, EEMT H.S., ELESTRIN, ELINEST, ELURYNG, ENILLORING, ENPRESSE, ENSKYCE, ESTARYLLA, ESTRACE, ESTRADIOL, ESTRADIOL (ONCE WEEKLY), ESTRADIOL (TWICE WEEKLY), ESTRADIOL BENZOATE, ESTRADIOL CYPIONATE, ESTRADIOL HEMIHYDRATE, ESTRADIOL HEMIHYDRATE MICRO, ESTRADIOL MICRONIZED, ESTRADIOL VALERATE, ESTRADIOL-NORETHINDRONE ACETAT, ESTRATEST F.S., ESTRATEST H.S., ESTRING, ESTRIOL, ESTRIOL MICRONIZED, ESTROGEL, ESTROGEN-METHYLTESTOSTERONE, ESTRONE, ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, ETHYNODIOL-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, ETONOGESTREL-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, EVAMIST, FALMINA, FEIRZA, FEMLYV, FEMRING, FINZALA, FYAVOLV, GEMMILY, HAILEY, HAILEY 24 FE, HAILEY FE, HALOETTE, ICLEVIA, IMVEXXY, ISIBLOOM, JAIMIESS, JASMIEL, JINTELI, JOLESSA, JOYEAUX, JULEBER, JUNEL, JUNEL FE, JUNEL FE 24, KAITLIB FE, KALLIGA, KARIVA, KELNOR 1-35, KELNOR 1-50, KURVELO, LARIN, LARIN 24 FE, LARIN FE, LAYOLIS FE, LEENA, LESSINA, LEVONEST, LEVONORG-ETH ESTRAD ETH ESTRAD, LEVONORG-ETH ESTRAD-FE BISGLYC, LEVONORGESTREL-ETH ESTRADIOL, LEVORA-28, LO LOESTRIN FE, LO-ZUMANDIMINE, LOESTRIN, LOESTRIN FE, LOJAIMIESS, LORYNA, LOW-OGESTREL, LUTERA, LYLLANA, MARLISSA, MENEST, MENOSTAR, MERZEE, MIBELAS 24 FE, MICROGESTIN, MICROGESTIN FE, MILI, MIMVEY, MINIVELLE, MINZOYA, MONO-LINYAH, MYFEMBREE, NATAZIA, NECON, NEXTSTELLIS, NIKKI, NORELGESTROMIN-ETH ESTRADIOL, NORETHIN-ETH ESTRA-FERROUS FUM, NORETHINDRON-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, NORETHINDRONE-E.ESTRADIOL-IRON, NORGESTIMATE-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, NORTREL, NUVARING, NYLIA, OCELLA, ORIAHNN, ORTHO TRI-CYCLEN, ORTHO-NOVUM, PHILITH, PIMTREA, PORTIA, PREMARIN, PREMPHASE, PREMPRO, RECLIPSEN, RIVELSA, SAFYRAL, SETLAKIN, SIMLIYA, SIMPESSE, SPRINTEC, SRONYX, SYEDA, TARINA 24 FE, TARINA FE, TARINA FE 1-20 EQ, TAYTULLA, TILIA FE, TRI-ESTARYLLA, TRI-LEGEST FE, TRI-LINYAH, TRI-LO-ESTARYLLA, TRI-LO-MARZIA, TRI-LO-MILI, TRI-LO-SPRINTEC, TRI-MILI, TRI-SPRINTEC, TRI-VYLIBRA, TRI-VYLIBRA LO, TRIVORA-28, TURQOZ, TWIRLA, TYBLUME, VAGIFEM, VALTYA, VELIVET, VESTURA, VIENVA, VIORELE, VIVELLE-DOT, VOLNEA, VYFEMLA, VYLIBRA, WERA, WYMZYA FE, XARAH FE, XELRIA FE, XULANE, YASMIN 28, YAZ, YUVAFEM, ZAFEMY, ZARAH, ZOVIA 1-35, ZUMANDIMINE |
| Ustekinumab/Immunosuppressives; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Ustekinumab, immunosuppressives, and immunomodulators all suppress the immune system.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of ustekinumab with immunosuppressive or immunomodulating agents may result in an increased risk for serious infections.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The US manufacturer of ustekinumab recommends caution because the concurrent use of ustekinumab with immunosuppressive agents may increase the risk of infection. If concurrent therapy is warranted, consider the risk of additive immune suppression and monitor based on prescribing information for both agents.(1) DISCUSSION: Ustekinumab has not been studied in combination with other immunosuppressants in psoriasis studies. In psoriatic arthritis studies, concomitant methotrexate use did not appear to influence the safety or efficacy of ustekinumab. In Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis studies, concomitant use of immunosuppressants or corticosteroids did not appear to influence the safety or efficacy of ustekinumab. If concurrent therapy is warranted, consider the potential for increased immunosuppressive risks from both agents.(1) The most common infections reported by ustekinumab treated patients in the clinical trial periods included nasopharyngitis(8%) and upper respiratory tract infection(5%). Serious bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, and viral infections were observed in patients receiving ustekinumab. Cases of interstitial pneumonia, eosinophilic pneumonia, and cryptogenic organizing pneumonia resulting in respiratory failure or prolonged hospitalization have been reported in patients receiving ustekinumab.(1) |
OTULFI, PYZCHIVA, SELARSDI, STELARA, STEQEYMA, USTEKINUMAB, USTEKINUMAB-AEKN, USTEKINUMAB-TTWE, WEZLANA, YESINTEK |
| COVID-19 Vaccines/Immunosuppressives; Immunomodulators SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Immunosuppressants and immunomodulators may prevent the immune system from properly responding to the COVID-19 vaccine.(1,2) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Administration of a COVID-19 vaccine with immunosuppressants or immunomodulators may interfere with vaccine-induced immune response and impair the efficacy of the vaccine. However, patients should be offered and given a COVID-19 vaccine even if the use and timing of immunosuppressive agents cannot be adjusted.(1,2) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: In an effort to optimize COVID-19 vaccine response, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) published conditional recommendations for administration of COVID-19 vaccines with immunosuppressants and immunomodulators.(1) The CDC also provides clinical considerations for COVID-19 vaccination in patients on immunosuppressants.(2) The CDC states that all immunocompromised patients over 6 months of age should receive at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine if eligible. See the CDC's Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of COVID-19 Vaccines for specific recommendations based on age, vaccination history, and vaccine manufacturer.(2) The ACR states that in general, immunosuppressants and immunomodulators should be held for 1-2 weeks after each vaccine dose. See below for specific recommendations for certain agents.(1) The CDC advises planning for vaccination at least 2 weeks before starting or resuming immunosuppressive therapy.(2) Patients should be offered and given a COVID-19 vaccine even if the use and timing of immunosuppressive agents cannot be adjusted.(1,2) B-cell depleting agents, including rituximab: The ACR recommends consulting with the rheumatologist to determine optimal timing of COVID-19 vaccination. Measuring CD19 B cells may be considered to determine need for a booster vaccine dose. If B cell levels are not measured, a supplemental vaccine dose 2-4 weeks before the next scheduled dose of rituximab is recommended.(1) The CDC states that the utility of B-cell quantification to guide clinical care is not known and is not recommended. Patients who receive B-cell depleting therapy should receive COVID-19 vaccines about 4 weeks before the next scheduled dose. For patients who received 1 or more doses of COVID-19 vaccine during treatment with B-cell-depleting therapies that were administered over a limited period (e.g., as part of a treatment regimen for certain malignancies), revaccination may be considered. The suggested interval to start revaccination is about 6 months after completion of the B-cell-depleting therapy.(2) Abatacept: - Subcutaneous abatacept should be withheld for 1-2 weeks after each vaccine dose, as disease activity allows. - For intravenous abatacept, time administration so that vaccination will occur 1 week before the next abatacept infusion.(1) Cyclophosphamide: When feasible, administer cyclophosphamide one week after each COVID-19 vaccine dose.(1) Recipients of hematopoietic cell transplant or CAR-T-cell therapy who received one or more doses of COVID-19 vaccine prior to or during treatment should undergo revaccination following the current CDC recommendations for unvaccinated patients. Revaccination should start at least 3 months (12 weeks) after transplant or CAR-T-cell therapy.(2) TNF-alpha inhibitors and cytokine inhibitors: The ACR was not able to reach consensus on whether to modify dosing or timing of these agents with COVID-19 vaccination.(1) The CDC includes these agents in their general recommendation to hold therapy for at least 2 weeks following vaccination.(2) DISCUSSION: The ACR convened a COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance Task Force to provide guidance on optimal use of COVID-19 vaccines in rheumatology patients. These recommendations are based on limited clinical evidence of COVID-19 vaccines in patients without rheumatic and musculoskeletal disorders and evidence of other vaccines in this patient population.(1) The ACR recommendation for rituximab is based on studies of humoral immunity following receipt of other vaccines. These studies have uncertain generalizability to vaccination against COVID-19, as it is unknown if efficacy is attributable to induction of host T cells versus B cell (antibody-based) immunity.(1) The ACR recommendation for mycophenolate is based on preexisting data of mycophenolate on non-COVID-19 vaccine immunogenicity. Emerging data suggests that mycophenolate may impair SARS-CoV-2 vaccine response in rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease and transplant patients.(1) The ACR recommendation for methotrexate is based on data from influenza vaccines and pneumococcal vaccines with methotrexate.(1) The ACR recommendation for JAK inhibitors is based on concerns related to the effects of JAK inhibitors on interferon signaling that may result in a diminished vaccine response.(1) The ACR recommendation for subcutaneous abatacept is based on several studies suggesting a negative effect of abatacept on vaccine immunogenicity. The first vaccine dose primes naive T cells, naive T cell priming is inhibited by CTLA-4, and abatacept is a CTLA-4Ig construct. CTLA-4 should not inhibit boosts of already primed T cells at the time of the second vaccine dose.(1) |
COMIRNATY 2024-2025, MODERNA COVID 24-25(6M-11Y)EUA, NOVAVAX COVID 2024-2025 (EUA), PFIZER COVID 2024-25(5-11Y)EUA, PFIZER COVID 2024-25(6M-4Y)EUA, SPIKEVAX 2024-2025 |
| Belimumab/Biologic Therapies SEVERITY LEVEL: 3-Moderate Interaction: Assess the risk to the patient and take action as needed. MECHANISM OF ACTION: Concurrent use of belimumab with other biologic therapies may result in additive or synergistic effects on the immune system.(1) CLINICAL EFFECTS: Concurrent use of belimumab with other biologic therapies may increase the risk of serious infections.(1) PREDISPOSING FACTORS: None determined. PATIENT MANAGEMENT: The concurrent use of belimumab with other biologic therapies should be approached with caution.(1) DISCUSSION: In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, more patients who received belimumab and rituximab experienced serious adverse events, serious infections, and post-injection systemic reactions (22.2%, 9%, and 13.2%, respectively) than patients who received belimumab with placebo (13.9%, 2.8%, 9.7%) or standard therapy (19.7%, 5.3%, 5.3%).(1) The combination of belimumab with other biologic therapies has not been studied and should be used cautiously.(1) |
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The following contraindication information is available for XELJANZ (tofacitinib citrate):
Drug contraindication overview.
*None.
*None.
There are 1 contraindications.
Absolute contraindication.
| Contraindication List |
|---|
| Lactation |
There are 22 severe contraindications.
Adequate patient monitoring is recommended for safer drug use.
| Severe List |
|---|
| Active tuberculosis |
| Anemia |
| Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| Child-pugh class B hepatic impairment |
| Chronic kidney disease stage 3A (moderate) GFR 45-59 ml/min |
| Chronic kidney disease stage 3B (moderate) GFR 30-44 ml/min |
| Chronic kidney disease stage 4 (severe) GFR 15-29 ml/min |
| Chronic kidney disease stage 5 (failure) GFr<15 ml/min |
| Disease of liver |
| Herpes zoster |
| Inactive tuberculosis |
| Infection |
| Interstitial lung disease |
| Lymphopenia |
| Malignancy |
| Malignant lymphoma |
| Neutropenic disorder |
| Opportunistic fungal infection |
| Opportunistic viral infection |
| Post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease |
| Thrombotic disorder |
| Tobacco smoker |
There are 8 moderate contraindications.
Clinically significant contraindication, where the condition can be managed or treated before the drug may be given safely.
| Moderate List |
|---|
| Bradycardia |
| Chronic heart failure |
| Diabetes mellitus |
| Diverticulitis of gastrointestinal tract |
| Heart block |
| Hyperlipidemia |
| Kidney disease with likely reduction in glomerular filtration rate (GFr) |
| Myocardial ischemia |
The following adverse reaction information is available for XELJANZ (tofacitinib citrate):
Adverse reaction overview.
Adverse effects occurring in 2% or more of patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving tofacitinib 5 or 10 mg twice daily monotherapy or in combination with DMARDs and occurring greater than 1% more than placebo include diarrhea, headache, nasopharyngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection. Adverse effects in patients with psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis are similar to those observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Adverse effects occurring in 5% or more of patients with ulcerative colitis receiving tofacitinib for either induction therapy (10 mg twice daily) or maintenance therapy (5 or 10 mg twice daily) and more commonly than in patients receiving placebo include nasopharyngitis, elevated cholesterol concentrations, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, increased blood creatine kinase (CK, creatine phosphokinase, CPK) concentrations, rash, diarrhea, and herpes zoster. Adverse effects reported in pediatric patients with polyarticular-course JIA receiving tofacitinib generally are consistent with those reported in adults with rheumatoid arthritis.
Adverse effects occurring in 2% or more of patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving tofacitinib 5 or 10 mg twice daily monotherapy or in combination with DMARDs and occurring greater than 1% more than placebo include diarrhea, headache, nasopharyngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection. Adverse effects in patients with psoriatic arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis are similar to those observed in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Adverse effects occurring in 5% or more of patients with ulcerative colitis receiving tofacitinib for either induction therapy (10 mg twice daily) or maintenance therapy (5 or 10 mg twice daily) and more commonly than in patients receiving placebo include nasopharyngitis, elevated cholesterol concentrations, headache, upper respiratory tract infection, increased blood creatine kinase (CK, creatine phosphokinase, CPK) concentrations, rash, diarrhea, and herpes zoster. Adverse effects reported in pediatric patients with polyarticular-course JIA receiving tofacitinib generally are consistent with those reported in adults with rheumatoid arthritis.
There are 47 severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
|
Bacterial infection Cellulitis Herpes zoster Infection Pneumonia |
Abnormal hepatic function tests Anemia Gastroenteritis Hypertension Opportunistic fungal infection Viral infection |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
|
Active tuberculosis Acute myocardial infarction Angioedema Arterial thrombosis Atypical mycobacterial infection BK polyomavirus reactivation nephropathy Chronic heart failure Coccidioidomycosis Cryptococcosis Cytomegalovirus disease Deep venous thrombosis Diverticulitis of gastrointestinal tract DRESS syndrome Esophageal candidiasis Gastrointestinal perforation Histoplasmosis Hypoglycemic disorder Infectious mononucleosis Interstitial lung disease Listeriosis Lymphocytosis Lymphopenia Malignancy Malignant lymphoma Malignant neoplasm of lung Nephrotic syndrome Neutropenic disorder Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia Prolonged PR interval Pulmonary thromboembolism Reactivation of hepatitis B Squamous cell carcinoma Steatosis of liver Thromboembolic disorder Thrombosis of retinal vein Thrombotic disorder |
There are 32 less severe adverse reactions.
| More Frequent | Less Frequent |
|---|---|
|
Diarrhea Headache disorder Hypercholesterolemia Hyperlipidemia Pharyngitis Upper respiratory infection Urinary tract infection |
Skin rash Vomiting |
| Rare/Very Rare |
|---|
|
Acne vulgaris Acute abdominal pain Arthralgia Basal cell carcinoma of skin Cough Dehydration Dyspepsia Dyspnea Erythema Fatigue Fever Gastritis Increased creatine kinase level Insomnia Musculoskeletal pain Nausea Paresthesia Peripheral edema Pruritus of skin Sinusitis Tendonitis Urticaria Weight gain |
The following precautions are available for XELJANZ (tofacitinib citrate):
Safety and efficacy of tofacitinib as conventional tablets and oral solution for the management of active polyarticular-course JIA have been established in pediatric patients 2-17 years of age based on evidence from adequate and well-controlled studies of tofacitinib (as conventional tablets) in adults with rheumatoid arthritis and additional data from a clinical trial of tofacitinib (as conventional tablets or oral solution) in pediatric patients with active polyarthritis. Adverse reactions observed in pediatric patients receiving tofacitinib generally were consistent with those reported in adults with rheumatoid arthritis. Safety and efficacy have not been established for the management of active polyarticular-course JIA in patients younger than 2 years of age or for uses other than polyarticular-course JIA in pediatric patients, including systemic juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Safety and efficacy of tofacitinib as extended-release tablets have not been established in pediatric patients.
Contraindicated
Severe Precaution
Management or Monitoring Precaution
Contraindicated
| None |
Severe Precaution
| None |
Management or Monitoring Precaution
| None |
Data are insufficient regarding use of tofacitinib in pregnant women to draw conclusions regarding a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or other adverse maternal or fetal outcomes with therapy. Fetocidal and teratogenic effects have been observed in rats and rabbits. In addition, reductions in live litter size, postnatal survival, and pup body weights have been observed in rats.
Because the applicability of these findings to women receiving recommended dosages of tofacitinib is uncertain, pregnancy planning and prevention should be considered in females with reproductive potential. Data suggest that increased disease activity in women with rheumatoid arthritis or ulcerative colitis is associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes (e.g., preterm delivery, low birthweight, small for gestational age at birth).
Because the applicability of these findings to women receiving recommended dosages of tofacitinib is uncertain, pregnancy planning and prevention should be considered in females with reproductive potential. Data suggest that increased disease activity in women with rheumatoid arthritis or ulcerative colitis is associated with an increased risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes (e.g., preterm delivery, low birthweight, small for gestational age at birth).
Tofacitinib is distributed into milk in rats and is present in human milk; limited data exist regarding the effects of tofacitinib on breastfed infants and there are no data on the effects on milk production. Because of the serious adverse effects (e.g., serious infections) observed in tofacitinib-treated adults, breast-feeding is not recommended during tofacitinib therapy and for at least 18 hours after the last dose of the drug administered as conventional tablets/oral solution or 36 hours after the last dose administered as extended-release tablets.
In controlled trials of tofacitinib in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, 15% of patients were 65 years of age or older, while 2% were 75 years of age and older. In these studies, a higher incidence of serious infections was reported in patients 65 years of age or older compared with younger patients. Clinical studies of tofacitinib in patients with ulcerative colitis did not include sufficient numbers of patients 65 years of age or older to determine whether geriatric patients respond differently than younger adults.
Tofacitinib should be used with caution in geriatric patients, taking into consideration the higher incidence of infections generally observed in geriatric patients. Age does not substantially alter pharmacokinetics of the drug.
Tofacitinib should be used with caution in geriatric patients, taking into consideration the higher incidence of infections generally observed in geriatric patients. Age does not substantially alter pharmacokinetics of the drug.
The following prioritized warning is available for XELJANZ (tofacitinib citrate):
WARNING: Tofacitinib may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. The most common serious infections include pneumonia, skin infections, shingles, a certain bowel disease (diverticulitis), swelling of the appendix (appendicitis), and urinary tract infections.
The risk for infections may be higher if you also take other drugs that suppress the immune system (such as cyclosporine, tacrolimus). Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection (such as a sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills, cough, trouble breathing, painful/frequent urination, non-healing skin sores). You should have a tuberculosis (TB) skin test before and during treatment with this medication.
Tell your doctor if you have been near someone with tuberculosis or have lived or traveled in areas where certain fungal infections (such as coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis) are common. These areas include the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys and the southwestern United States. Though it is very unlikely to occur, there may be a risk of developing cancer (such as lymphoma, skin cancer, lung cancer) with this medication.
Your risk may be higher if you are a current or past smoker. Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms such as fever or cough that doesn't go away, wheezing, unusual lumps/growths, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, change in appearance or size of moles, or unusual skin changes. Tofacitinib may cause serious (possibly fatal) problems from blood clots (such as heart attack, stroke, blood clots in the lungs or legs).
You may be at an increased risk for blood clots if you are a current or past smoker, or are 50 years of age or older and have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor. Get medical help right away if any of these side effects occur: shortness of breath/rapid breathing, chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating, confusion, sudden dizziness/fainting, pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf, sudden/severe headaches, trouble speaking, weakness on one side of the body, or sudden vision changes.
In patients with a kidney transplant who are also taking other drugs that suppress the immune system, there may also be a risk of developing a certain white blood cell disorder (Epstein Barr Virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder) with this medication. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor.
WARNING: Tofacitinib may lower your ability to fight infections. This may make you more likely to get a serious (rarely fatal) infection or make any infection you have worse. The most common serious infections include pneumonia, skin infections, shingles, a certain bowel disease (diverticulitis), swelling of the appendix (appendicitis), and urinary tract infections.
The risk for infections may be higher if you also take other drugs that suppress the immune system (such as cyclosporine, tacrolimus). Tell your doctor right away if you have any signs of infection (such as a sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills, cough, trouble breathing, painful/frequent urination, non-healing skin sores). You should have a tuberculosis (TB) skin test before and during treatment with this medication.
Tell your doctor if you have been near someone with tuberculosis or have lived or traveled in areas where certain fungal infections (such as coccidioidomycosis, histoplasmosis) are common. These areas include the Ohio and Mississippi River valleys and the southwestern United States. Though it is very unlikely to occur, there may be a risk of developing cancer (such as lymphoma, skin cancer, lung cancer) with this medication.
Your risk may be higher if you are a current or past smoker. Tell your doctor right away if you develop symptoms such as fever or cough that doesn't go away, wheezing, unusual lumps/growths, unexplained weight loss, night sweats, change in appearance or size of moles, or unusual skin changes. Tofacitinib may cause serious (possibly fatal) problems from blood clots (such as heart attack, stroke, blood clots in the lungs or legs).
You may be at an increased risk for blood clots if you are a current or past smoker, or are 50 years of age or older and have at least one risk factor for heart disease. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor. Get medical help right away if any of these side effects occur: shortness of breath/rapid breathing, chest/jaw/left arm pain, unusual sweating, confusion, sudden dizziness/fainting, pain/swelling/warmth in the groin/calf, sudden/severe headaches, trouble speaking, weakness on one side of the body, or sudden vision changes.
In patients with a kidney transplant who are also taking other drugs that suppress the immune system, there may also be a risk of developing a certain white blood cell disorder (Epstein Barr Virus-associated post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder) with this medication. Discuss the risks and benefits of treatment with your doctor.
The following icd codes are available for XELJANZ (tofacitinib citrate)'s list of indications:
| Ankylosing spondylitis | |
| M08.1 | Juvenile ankylosing spondylitis |
| M45 | Ankylosing spondylitis |
| M45.0 | Ankylosing spondylitis of multiple sites in spine |
| M45.1 | Ankylosing spondylitis of occipito-atlanto-axial region |
| M45.2 | Ankylosing spondylitis of cervical region |
| M45.3 | Ankylosing spondylitis of cervicothoracic region |
| M45.4 | Ankylosing spondylitis of thoracic region |
| M45.5 | Ankylosing spondylitis of thoracolumbar region |
| M45.6 | Ankylosing spondylitis lumbar region |
| M45.7 | Ankylosing spondylitis of lumbosacral region |
| M45.8 | Ankylosing spondylitis sacral and sacrococcygeal region |
| M45.9 | Ankylosing spondylitis of unspecified sites in spine |
| Polyarticular juvenile idiopathic arthritis | |
| M08.0 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
| M08.00 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site |
| M08.01 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, shoulder |
| M08.011 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right shoulder |
| M08.012 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left shoulder |
| M08.019 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified shoulder |
| M08.02 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis of elbow |
| M08.021 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right elbow |
| M08.022 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left elbow |
| M08.029 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified elbow |
| M08.03 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, wrist |
| M08.031 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right wrist |
| M08.032 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left wrist |
| M08.039 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified wrist |
| M08.04 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, hand |
| M08.041 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hand |
| M08.042 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left hand |
| M08.049 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified hand |
| M08.05 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, hip |
| M08.051 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hip |
| M08.052 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left hip |
| M08.059 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified hip |
| M08.06 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, knee |
| M08.061 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right knee |
| M08.062 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left knee |
| M08.069 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified knee |
| M08.07 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankle and foot |
| M08.071 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right ankle and foot |
| M08.072 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left ankle and foot |
| M08.079 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified ankle and foot |
| M08.08 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, vertebrae |
| M08.09 | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sites |
| M08.0A | Unspecified juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, other specified site |
| M08.2 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset |
| M08.20 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified site |
| M08.21 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, shoulder |
| M08.211 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right shoulder |
| M08.212 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left shoulder |
| M08.219 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified shoulder |
| M08.22 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, elbow |
| M08.221 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right elbow |
| M08.222 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left elbow |
| M08.229 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified elbow |
| M08.23 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, wrist |
| M08.231 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right wrist |
| M08.232 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left wrist |
| M08.239 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified wrist |
| M08.24 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, hand |
| M08.241 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right hand |
| M08.242 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left hand |
| M08.249 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified hand |
| M08.25 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, hip |
| M08.251 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right hip |
| M08.252 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left hip |
| M08.259 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified hip |
| M08.26 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, knee |
| M08.261 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right knee |
| M08.262 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left knee |
| M08.269 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified knee |
| M08.27 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, ankle and foot |
| M08.271 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right ankle and foot |
| M08.272 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, left ankle and foot |
| M08.279 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, unspecified ankle and foot |
| M08.28 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, vertebrae |
| M08.29 | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, multiple sites |
| M08.2A | Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, other specified site |
| M08.3 | Juvenile rheumatoid polyarthritis (seronegative) |
| M08.4 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis |
| M08.40 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified site |
| M08.41 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, shoulder |
| M08.411 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right shoulder |
| M08.412 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left shoulder |
| M08.419 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified shoulder |
| M08.42 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, elbow |
| M08.421 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right elbow |
| M08.422 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left elbow |
| M08.429 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified elbow |
| M08.43 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, wrist |
| M08.431 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right wrist |
| M08.432 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left wrist |
| M08.439 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified wrist |
| M08.44 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, hand |
| M08.441 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hand |
| M08.442 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left hand |
| M08.449 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified hand |
| M08.45 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, hip |
| M08.451 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right hip |
| M08.452 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left hip |
| M08.459 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified hip |
| M08.46 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, knee |
| M08.461 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right knee |
| M08.462 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left knee |
| M08.469 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified knee |
| M08.47 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, ankle and foot |
| M08.471 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, right ankle and foot |
| M08.472 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, left ankle and foot |
| M08.479 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified ankle and foot |
| M08.48 | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, vertebrae |
| M08.4A | Pauciarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, other specified site |
| Psoriatic arthritis | |
| L40.5 | Arthropathic psoriasis |
| L40.50 | Arthropathic psoriasis, unspecified |
| L40.51 | Distal interphalangeal psoriatic arthropathy |
| L40.52 | Psoriatic arthritis mutilans |
| L40.53 | Psoriatic spondylitis |
| L40.54 | Psoriatic juvenile arthropathy |
| L40.59 | Other psoriatic arthropathy |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | |
| M05 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor |
| M05.0 | Felty's syndrome |
| M05.00 | Felty's syndrome, unspecified site |
| M05.01 | Felty's syndrome, shoulder |
| M05.011 | Felty's syndrome, right shoulder |
| M05.012 | Felty's syndrome, left shoulder |
| M05.019 | Felty's syndrome, unspecified shoulder |
| M05.02 | Felty's syndrome, elbow |
| M05.021 | Felty's syndrome, right elbow |
| M05.022 | Felty's syndrome, left elbow |
| M05.029 | Felty's syndrome, unspecified elbow |
| M05.03 | Felty's syndrome, wrist |
| M05.031 | Felty's syndrome, right wrist |
| M05.032 | Felty's syndrome, left wrist |
| M05.039 | Felty's syndrome, unspecified wrist |
| M05.04 | Felty's syndrome, hand |
| M05.041 | Felty's syndrome, right hand |
| M05.042 | Felty's syndrome, left hand |
| M05.049 | Felty's syndrome, unspecified hand |
| M05.05 | Felty's syndrome, hip |
| M05.051 | Felty's syndrome, right hip |
| M05.052 | Felty's syndrome, left hip |
| M05.059 | Felty's syndrome, unspecified hip |
| M05.06 | Felty's syndrome, knee |
| M05.061 | Felty's syndrome, right knee |
| M05.062 | Felty's syndrome, left knee |
| M05.069 | Felty's syndrome, unspecified knee |
| M05.07 | Felty's syndrome, ankle and foot |
| M05.071 | Felty's syndrome, right ankle and foot |
| M05.072 | Felty's syndrome, left ankle and foot |
| M05.079 | Felty's syndrome, unspecified ankle and foot |
| M05.09 | Felty's syndrome, multiple sites |
| M05.1 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis |
| M05.10 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site |
| M05.11 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of shoulder |
| M05.111 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right shoulder |
| M05.112 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left shoulder |
| M05.119 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified shoulder |
| M05.12 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of elbow |
| M05.121 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right elbow |
| M05.122 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left elbow |
| M05.129 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified elbow |
| M05.13 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of wrist |
| M05.131 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right wrist |
| M05.132 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left wrist |
| M05.139 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified wrist |
| M05.14 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of hand |
| M05.141 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right hand |
| M05.142 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left hand |
| M05.149 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hand |
| M05.15 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of hip |
| M05.151 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right hip |
| M05.152 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left hip |
| M05.159 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hip |
| M05.16 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of knee |
| M05.161 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right knee |
| M05.162 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left knee |
| M05.169 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified knee |
| M05.17 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of ankle and foot |
| M05.171 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right ankle and foot |
| M05.172 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left ankle and foot |
| M05.179 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified ankle and foot |
| M05.19 | Rheumatoid lung disease with rheumatoid arthritis of multiple sites |
| M05.2 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis |
| M05.20 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site |
| M05.21 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of shoulder |
| M05.211 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of right shoulder |
| M05.212 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of left shoulder |
| M05.219 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified shoulder |
| M05.22 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of elbow |
| M05.221 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of right elbow |
| M05.222 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of left elbow |
| M05.229 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified elbow |
| M05.23 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of wrist |
| M05.231 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of right wrist |
| M05.232 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of left wrist |
| M05.239 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified wrist |
| M05.24 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of hand |
| M05.241 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of right hand |
| M05.242 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of left hand |
| M05.249 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hand |
| M05.25 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of hip |
| M05.251 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of right hip |
| M05.252 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of left hip |
| M05.259 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hip |
| M05.26 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of knee |
| M05.261 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of right knee |
| M05.262 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of left knee |
| M05.269 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified knee |
| M05.27 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of ankle and foot |
| M05.271 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of right ankle and foot |
| M05.272 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of left ankle and foot |
| M05.279 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified ankle and foot |
| M05.29 | Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of multiple sites |
| M05.3 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis |
| M05.30 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site |
| M05.31 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of shoulder |
| M05.311 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right shoulder |
| M05.312 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left shoulder |
| M05.319 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified shoulder |
| M05.32 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of elbow |
| M05.321 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right elbow |
| M05.322 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left elbow |
| M05.329 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified elbow |
| M05.33 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of wrist |
| M05.331 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right wrist |
| M05.332 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left wrist |
| M05.339 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified wrist |
| M05.34 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of hand |
| M05.341 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right hand |
| M05.342 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left hand |
| M05.349 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hand |
| M05.35 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of hip |
| M05.351 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right hip |
| M05.352 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left hip |
| M05.359 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hip |
| M05.36 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of knee |
| M05.361 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right knee |
| M05.362 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left knee |
| M05.369 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified knee |
| M05.37 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of ankle and foot |
| M05.371 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of right ankle and foot |
| M05.372 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of left ankle and foot |
| M05.379 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified ankle and foot |
| M05.39 | Rheumatoid heart disease with rheumatoid arthritis of multiple sites |
| M05.4 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis |
| M05.40 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site |
| M05.41 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of shoulder |
| M05.411 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right shoulder |
| M05.412 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left shoulder |
| M05.419 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified shoulder |
| M05.42 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of elbow |
| M05.421 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right elbow |
| M05.422 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left elbow |
| M05.429 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified elbow |
| M05.43 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of wrist |
| M05.431 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right wrist |
| M05.432 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left wrist |
| M05.439 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified wrist |
| M05.44 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of hand |
| M05.441 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right hand |
| M05.442 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left hand |
| M05.449 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hand |
| M05.45 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of hip |
| M05.451 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right hip |
| M05.452 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left hip |
| M05.459 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hip |
| M05.46 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of knee |
| M05.461 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right knee |
| M05.462 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left knee |
| M05.469 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified knee |
| M05.47 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of ankle and foot |
| M05.471 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right ankle and foot |
| M05.472 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left ankle and foot |
| M05.479 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified ankle and foot |
| M05.49 | Rheumatoid myopathy with rheumatoid arthritis of multiple sites |
| M05.5 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis |
| M05.50 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site |
| M05.51 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of shoulder |
| M05.511 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right shoulder |
| M05.512 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left shoulder |
| M05.519 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified shoulder |
| M05.52 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of elbow |
| M05.521 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right elbow |
| M05.522 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left elbow |
| M05.529 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified elbow |
| M05.53 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of wrist |
| M05.531 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right wrist |
| M05.532 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left wrist |
| M05.539 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified wrist |
| M05.54 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of hand |
| M05.541 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right hand |
| M05.542 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left hand |
| M05.549 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hand |
| M05.55 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of hip |
| M05.551 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right hip |
| M05.552 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left hip |
| M05.559 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hip |
| M05.56 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of knee |
| M05.561 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right knee |
| M05.562 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left knee |
| M05.569 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified knee |
| M05.57 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of ankle and foot |
| M05.571 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of right ankle and foot |
| M05.572 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of left ankle and foot |
| M05.579 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified ankle and foot |
| M05.59 | Rheumatoid polyneuropathy with rheumatoid arthritis of multiple sites |
| M05.6 | Rheumatoid arthritis with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.60 | Rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified site with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.61 | Rheumatoid arthritis of shoulder with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.611 | Rheumatoid arthritis of right shoulder with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.612 | Rheumatoid arthritis of left shoulder with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.619 | Rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified shoulder with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.62 | Rheumatoid arthritis of elbow with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.621 | Rheumatoid arthritis of right elbow with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.622 | Rheumatoid arthritis of left elbow with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.629 | Rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified elbow with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.63 | Rheumatoid arthritis of wrist with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.631 | Rheumatoid arthritis of right wrist with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.632 | Rheumatoid arthritis of left wrist with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.639 | Rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified wrist with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.64 | Rheumatoid arthritis of hand with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.641 | Rheumatoid arthritis of right hand with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.642 | Rheumatoid arthritis of left hand with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.649 | Rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hand with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.65 | Rheumatoid arthritis of hip with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.651 | Rheumatoid arthritis of right hip with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.652 | Rheumatoid arthritis of left hip with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.659 | Rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified hip with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.66 | Rheumatoid arthritis of knee with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.661 | Rheumatoid arthritis of right knee with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.662 | Rheumatoid arthritis of left knee with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.669 | Rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified knee with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.67 | Rheumatoid arthritis of ankle and foot with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.671 | Rheumatoid arthritis of right ankle and foot with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.672 | Rheumatoid arthritis of left ankle and foot with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.679 | Rheumatoid arthritis of unspecified ankle and foot with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.69 | Rheumatoid arthritis of multiple sites with involvement of other organs and systems |
| M05.7 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.70 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified site without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.71 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of shoulder without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.711 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right shoulder without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.712 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left shoulder without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.719 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified shoulder without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.72 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of elbow without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.721 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right elbow without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.722 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left elbow without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.729 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified elbow without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.73 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of wrist without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.731 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right wrist without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.732 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left wrist without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.739 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified wrist without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.74 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of hand without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.741 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right hand without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.742 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left hand without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.749 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified hand without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.75 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of hip without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.751 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right hip without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.752 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left hip without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.759 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified hip without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.76 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of knee without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.761 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right knee without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.762 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left knee without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.769 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified knee without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.77 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of ankle and foot without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.771 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right ankle and foot without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.772 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left ankle and foot without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.779 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified ankle and foot without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.79 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.7A | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of other specified site without organ or systems involvement |
| M05.8 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor |
| M05.80 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified site |
| M05.81 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of shoulder |
| M05.811 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right shoulder |
| M05.812 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left shoulder |
| M05.819 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified shoulder |
| M05.82 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of elbow |
| M05.821 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right elbow |
| M05.822 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left elbow |
| M05.829 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified elbow |
| M05.83 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of wrist |
| M05.831 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right wrist |
| M05.832 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left wrist |
| M05.839 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified wrist |
| M05.84 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of hand |
| M05.841 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right hand |
| M05.842 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left hand |
| M05.849 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified hand |
| M05.85 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of hip |
| M05.851 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right hip |
| M05.852 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left hip |
| M05.859 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified hip |
| M05.86 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of knee |
| M05.861 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right knee |
| M05.862 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left knee |
| M05.869 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified knee |
| M05.87 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of ankle and foot |
| M05.871 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of right ankle and foot |
| M05.872 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of left ankle and foot |
| M05.879 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of unspecified ankle and foot |
| M05.89 | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of multiple sites |
| M05.8A | Other rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor of other specified site |
| M05.9 | Rheumatoid arthritis with rheumatoid factor, unspecified |
| M06 | Other rheumatoid arthritis |
| M06.0 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor |
| M06.00 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified site |
| M06.01 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, shoulder |
| M06.011 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right shoulder |
| M06.012 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, left shoulder |
| M06.019 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified shoulder |
| M06.02 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, elbow |
| M06.021 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right elbow |
| M06.022 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, left elbow |
| M06.029 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified elbow |
| M06.03 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, wrist |
| M06.031 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right wrist |
| M06.032 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, left wrist |
| M06.039 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified wrist |
| M06.04 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, hand |
| M06.041 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right hand |
| M06.042 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, left hand |
| M06.049 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified hand |
| M06.05 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, hip |
| M06.051 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right hip |
| M06.052 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, left hip |
| M06.059 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified hip |
| M06.06 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, knee |
| M06.061 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right knee |
| M06.062 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, left knee |
| M06.069 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified knee |
| M06.07 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, ankle and foot |
| M06.071 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, right ankle and foot |
| M06.072 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, left ankle and foot |
| M06.079 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, unspecified ankle and foot |
| M06.08 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, vertebrae |
| M06.09 | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, multiple sites |
| M06.0A | Rheumatoid arthritis without rheumatoid factor, other specified site |
| M06.8 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis |
| M06.80 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified site |
| M06.81 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, shoulder |
| M06.811 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right shoulder |
| M06.812 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, left shoulder |
| M06.819 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified shoulder |
| M06.82 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, elbow |
| M06.821 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right elbow |
| M06.822 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, left elbow |
| M06.829 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified elbow |
| M06.83 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, wrist |
| M06.831 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right wrist |
| M06.832 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, left wrist |
| M06.839 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified wrist |
| M06.84 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, hand |
| M06.841 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right hand |
| M06.842 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, left hand |
| M06.849 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified hand |
| M06.85 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, hip |
| M06.851 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right hip |
| M06.852 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, left hip |
| M06.859 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified hip |
| M06.86 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, knee |
| M06.861 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right knee |
| M06.862 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, left knee |
| M06.869 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified knee |
| M06.87 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, ankle and foot |
| M06.871 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, right ankle and foot |
| M06.872 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, left ankle and foot |
| M06.879 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified ankle and foot |
| M06.88 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, vertebrae |
| M06.89 | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sites |
| M06.8A | Other specified rheumatoid arthritis, other specified site |
| M06.9 | Rheumatoid arthritis, unspecified |
| Ulcerative colitis | |
| K51 | Ulcerative colitis |
| K51.0 | Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis |
| K51.00 | Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis without complications |
| K51.01 | Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with complications |
| K51.011 | Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with rectal bleeding |
| K51.012 | Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with intestinal obstruction |
| K51.013 | Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with fistula |
| K51.014 | Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with abscess |
| K51.018 | Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with other complication |
| K51.019 | Ulcerative (chronic) pancolitis with unspecified complications |
| K51.2 | Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis |
| K51.20 | Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis without complications |
| K51.21 | Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with complications |
| K51.211 | Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with rectal bleeding |
| K51.212 | Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with intestinal obstruction |
| K51.213 | Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with fistula |
| K51.214 | Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with abscess |
| K51.218 | Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with other complication |
| K51.219 | Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with unspecified complications |
| K51.3 | Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis |
| K51.30 | Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis without complications |
| K51.31 | Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with complications |
| K51.311 | Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with rectal bleeding |
| K51.312 | Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with intestinal obstruction |
| K51.313 | Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with fistula |
| K51.314 | Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with abscess |
| K51.318 | Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with other complication |
| K51.319 | Ulcerative (chronic) rectosigmoiditis with unspecified complications |
| K51.5 | Left sided colitis |
| K51.50 | Left sided colitis without complications |
| K51.51 | Left sided colitis with complications |
| K51.511 | Left sided colitis with rectal bleeding |
| K51.512 | Left sided colitis with intestinal obstruction |
| K51.513 | Left sided colitis with fistula |
| K51.514 | Left sided colitis with abscess |
| K51.518 | Left sided colitis with other complication |
| K51.519 | Left sided colitis with unspecified complications |
| K51.8 | Other ulcerative colitis |
| K51.80 | Other ulcerative colitis without complications |
| K51.81 | Other ulcerative colitis with complications |
| K51.811 | Other ulcerative colitis with rectal bleeding |
| K51.812 | Other ulcerative colitis with intestinal obstruction |
| K51.813 | Other ulcerative colitis with fistula |
| K51.814 | Other ulcerative colitis with abscess |
| K51.818 | Other ulcerative colitis with other complication |
| K51.819 | Other ulcerative colitis with unspecified complications |
| K51.9 | Ulcerative colitis, unspecified |
| K51.90 | Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, without complications |
| K51.91 | Ulcerative colitis, unspecified, with complications |
| K51.911 | Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with rectal bleeding |
| K51.912 | Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with intestinal obstruction |
| K51.913 | Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with fistula |
| K51.914 | Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with abscess |
| K51.918 | Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with other complication |
| K51.919 | Ulcerative colitis, unspecified with unspecified complications |
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