Janus kinase inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis: Clinical applications

Jennifer Walker; Malcolm Smith

doi:10.18773/austprescr.2014.062

Janus kinase inhibitors in rheumatoid arthritis: Clinical applications

Jennifer Walker, Malcolm Smith

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Abstract

Tofacitinib, an oral Janus kinase inhibitor, is an effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. Adverse effects are generally mild and include cytopenias and hyperlipidaemia. Opportunistic infections such as herpes zoster may occur with tofacitinib.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	158-160
Number of pages	3
Journal	Australian Prescriber
Volume	37
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.18773/austprescr.2014.062
Publication status	Published - 1 Oct 2014
Externally published	Yes

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Except where otherwise noted, all articles published in Australian Prescriber can be used under the CC BY-NC-ND licence.

Keywords

Molecular targeted therapy
Tofacitinib
rheumatoid arthritis

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