Jakafi (ruxolitinib phosphate) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Jakafi (ruxolitinib phosphate)
Weight gain, bruising, eye hematomas
No noticeable benefit from Jakarta and I paid over $3000 for 2 months of pills
Dry mouth some dizziness mild weight loss
Much easier to tolerate than Hydroxyurea
JAKAFI (RUXOLITINIB PHOSPHATE): This medication is used to treat certain bone marrow disorders (myelofibrosis, polycythemia vera). It works by blocking your body from producing substances called growth factors. Growth factors cause cells to grow and divide, and cause the blood cell and spleen problems found in these disorders. Ruxolitinib belongs to a class of drugs known as JAK inhibitors. Though not a cure for these disorders, ruxolitinib may help with some of the symptoms, including abdominal discomfort, pain under left ribs, early feelings of fullness from meals, night sweats, itching, and bone/muscle pain. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
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