Tofacitinib Tablet, Extended Release 24 Hr Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Bacterial Infection
  • An Infection
  • Cellulitis
  • Pneumonia
  • Shingles

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • Diarrhea
  • Excessive Fat In The Blood
  • Headache
  • High Cholesterol
  • Throat Irritation
  • Urinary Tract Infection

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • An Infection Due To A Virus
  • Anemia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
  • Opportunistic Fungal Infection

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blood Clot
  • A Blood Clot In A Retinal Vein
  • A Blood Clot In An Artery
  • A Clot In The Lung
  • A Decreased Number Of Lymphocytes In The Blood
  • A Fungal Infection In The Esophagus Due To Candida
  • A Heart Attack
  • A Rupture In The Wall Of The Stomach Or Intestine
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Fungal Lung Infection Called Histoplasmosis
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Type Of Systemic Fungal Infection Called Coccidioidomycosis
  • Active Tuberculosis
  • An Infection By The Bacteria Listeria Monocytogenes
  • An Infection Due To Unusual Mycobacteria
  • An Unusual Viral Infection Called Cytomegalovirus Infection
  • Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
  • Cancer Or Malignancy
  • Chronic Heart Failure
  • Diverticulitis
  • Enlarged Fatty Liver
  • Increased Lymphocyte Cells In The Blood
  • Infection With Cryptococcus Fungus
  • Kidney Problems Due To BK Polyomavirus
  • Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
  • Lung Cancer
  • Lung Tissue Problem
  • Malignant Lymphoma
  • Mononucleosis, The Kissing Disease
  • Nephrotic Syndrome, A Type Of Kidney Disorder
  • Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
  • Pneumonia With A Fungus Called Pneumocystis Jirovecii
  • Prolonged P-R Interval Observed On EKG
  • Reactivation Of Hepatitis B Infection
  • Squamous Cell Carcinoma

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Type Of Stomach Irritation Called Gastritis
  • Acne
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
  • Cough
  • Dehydration
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Fever
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Hives
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation Of A Tendon
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Intense Abdominal Pain
  • Itching
  • Joint Pain
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Pain In The Muscles Or Bones
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Weight Gain

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