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Upadacitinib
Upadacitinib, sold under the brand name Rinvoq, is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor medication for the treatment of moderately to severely active rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis in adults where methotrexate (a drug used to treat active arthritis) did not work well or could not be tolerated. It was approved for medical use in the United States and in the European Union in 2019, and was developed by the biotech company AbbVie. On January 14, 2022 Rinvoq received FDA approval for treating treatment refractory atopic dermatitis. Common side effects include upper respiratory tract infections (common cold, sinus infections), nausea, cough, and fever. Upadacitinib works by blocking the action of enzymes called Janus kinases. These enzymes are involved in setting up processes that lead to inflammation, and blocking their effect brings inflammation in the joints under control. Medical uses Upadacitinib is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe active rheumatoid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janus Kinase Inhibitor
A Janus kinase inhibitor, also known as JAK inhibitor or jakinib, is a type of immune modulating medication, which inhibits the activity of one or more of the Janus kinase family of enzymes (JAK1, JAK2, JAK3, TYK2), thereby interfering with the JAK-STAT signaling pathway in lymphocytes. It is used in the treatment of cancer and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and various skin conditions.A Janus kinase 3 inhibitor is attractive as a possible treatment of various autoimmune diseases since its function is mainly restricted to lymphocytes. As of 2017, development of a selective JAK3 inhibitor was ongoing. Contraindications The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires the boxed warning for tofacitinib, baricitinib, and upadacitinib to include information about the risks of serious heart-related events, cancer, blood clots, and death. The Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommends that the Janus kinase inhib ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |