• Aztofa 11mg Tablet XR is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis
• It helps decrease pain, tenderness, and swelling in the joints by reducing inflammation
• It also helps slow the progression of bone and joint damage
• Aztofa 11mg Tablet XR may be prescribed by itself or in combination with another medicine
• The tablets can be taken with or without food and it is best to take them at the same time each day
• Your dose will depend on your condition and what other medicines you are taking
• You should use it as your doctor tells you to
• Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to because your condition could get worse.
• The most common side effects of Aztofa 11mg Tablet XR include upper respiratory tract infections, headache, diarrhea, and nasopharyngitis
• There are other less common side effects, some of them serious, including blood clots and tears in the stomach or intestine wall
• These need urgent medical attention
• If you have any worries about side effects, talk to your doctor.
• You may need blood tests before you are given this medicine and you should not start taking it if you have any kind of infection
• Make sure you talk to your doctor before starting treatment if you have or have ever had, tuberculosis, shingles, kidney or liver disease, hepatitis B or C, or blood clots in your legs or lungs
• Aztofa 11mg Tablet XR can make you more likely to get infections or may worsen any current infections so avoid contact with people who have things you might catch (such as chickenpox, measles, flu)
• This medicine is not suitable for children under 18 years old and you should not use it if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor feels the benefit is greater than the risk
• Your doctor may need to examine you regularly.

Uses of Aztofa 11mg Tablet XR

• In Treatment of Ulcerative colitis Ulcerative colitis is a disease of the large intestine (colon) and rectum in which the lining of the bowel becomes red and swollen
• This can lead to bleeding, frequent diarrhea and abdominal pain
• It relieves these symptoms and also helps you to stay well by preventing them from coming back
• Drink plenty of fluids while on treatment with this medicine and stay hydrated
• In Treatment of Ankylosing spondylitis Ankylosing spondylitis is a rare type of arthritis that affects the spine or larger joints
• It usually starts in your lower back and can spread up to your neck or damage joints in other parts of your body
• Aztofa 11mg Tablet XR helps reduce pain, stiffness and swelling in your spine and joints
• It helps improve flexibility and prevents disease progression
• This will help you lead a better and active life
• In Treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis Aztofa 11mg Tablet XR works by blocking the action of some chemicals which cause inflammation
• It can help reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in your joints and slow down the progression of bone and joint damage
• This will help you do normal daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life
• This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits
• Keep taking the medicine even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms
• In Treatment of Psoriatic arthritis Psoriatic arthritis is a form of arthritis that affects some people who have psoriasis, a condition where the skin cells in the body grow too quickly and form scales and dry patches
• Psoriatic arthritis is a type of inflammatory arthritis
• Symptoms include joint pain, stiffness and swelling, which may flare and subside
• Aztofa 11mg Tablet XR helps reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling associated with the condition
• It also helps improve flexibility and prevents the disease progression
• This way it helps in the management of psoriatic arthritis and enhances patients' quality of life.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Aztofa 11mg Tablet XR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Frequestly asked Questions

Common and Known Side effects of Aztofa 11mg Tablet XR

• Headache
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Diarrhea
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)