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XELJANZ* is used to treat adults with active psoriatic arthritis when 1 or more TNF blocker medicines have been used, and did not work well or cannot be tolerated.
*Taken with a nonbiologic DMARD like methotrexate.
Results From PsA Clinical Trials† Prove XELJANZ Can:
In some PsA patients, XELJANZ can help improve skin symptoms‡
‡Not approved for plaque psoriasis.
In some patients, XELJANZ can reduce joint pain and swelling of active psoriatic arthritis in as early as 2 weeks§
§For others it could take up to three months or longer. Individual results may vary.
Adult patients with active PsA were evaluated in clinical trials. Patients in the clinical studies were taking background medicines such as methotrexate. One study evaluated patients when another medicine such as methotrexate did not work well or could not be tolerated. A second study evaluated patients when medicines called TNF blockers did not work well or could not be tolerated. XELJANZ is approved for use in patients when TNF blockers did not work well or could not be tolerated.
How XELJANZ Works
XELJANZ is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor that helps regulate an overactive immune system. It helps disrupt JAK pathways from inside the cells, which are believed to play a role in inflammation.
Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis
Take A Closer Look At Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms
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Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis is asymmetrical. That means joint pain and swelling can occur unevenly in different parts of the body.
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Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis
Joint inflammation caused by psoriatic arthritis can lead to joint damage.
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Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis
Dactylitis can give the toes and fingers a sausage-like appearance.
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Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis
Enthesitis happens where tendons and ligaments insert into bone, like the Achilles tendon.
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Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis
Thick, red skin with silver-white patches also can be common on elbows, knees, and the neck.
XELJANZ (tofacitinib) is not approved for plaque psoriasis.
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Symptoms of Psoriatic Arthritis
Other symptoms may include ridges and pits on multiple nails, as well as the separation of the nail from the nail bed.
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These images of potential disease symptoms are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to be fully anatomically accurate.
Working With Your Doctor
If your current treatment isn't working well enough to manage your psoriatic arthritis symptoms, it's important to have an open and honest discussion with your doctor. Every appointment is an opportunity to improve the dialogue with your doctor and discuss how to manage your active psoriatic arthritis. Ready to make an appointment? Find A Healthcare Provider near you.
Prepare
Before your next appointment, get ready for the conversation by reflecting on your current treatment plan and tracking your recent symptoms. The information could be helpful in finding a treatment plan that may work best for you.
Share
It may help make it easier to talk about if you write down any questions or concerns you may have ahead of your appointment to give your doctor a complete picture of your situation.
Align
Communicate your treatment goals with your healthcare team. Help them understand your hopes, fears, and expectations. This conversation will be useful in getting everyone on the same page.
Discover Support Resources
Whether you want to learn more about XELJANZ or have already started on treatment, we can provide you with tools, resources, and support.
Share Your Story
Share your story and help other adults learn about your experiences with active psoriatic arthritis and XELJANZ. Learning about your experience may be helpful for patients who are considering treatment or have already started.
If selected, your story may appear on XELJANZ.com and/or in other marketing materials.
Easy-To-Open Bottle
The easy-to-open XELJANZ bottle cap has received an Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use Commendation.‡
The Arthritis Foundation's Ease of Use Commendation recognizes products, such as the XELJANZ bottle cap, which are intended to make certain tasks easier for people who have arthritis and other physical limitations.
Learn more at arthritis.org.
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