Rinvoq

Rinvoq (upadacitinib) works by targeting a specific part of the immune system (Janus Kinase) to reduce the overactive response associated with psoriatic arthritis.

What is RINVOQ?

How Is It Used?

Rinvoq is a pill (15mg) that is taken once per day.

People Who Can Take Rinvoq

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Rinvoq to treat adults living with psoriatic arthritis in 2021. Rinvoq is also approved to treat conditions other than psoriatic arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis.

What Are the Risks?

Rinvoq may increase your chance of:

Serious infections
Cancer
Major cardiovascular events such as heart attack or stroke
Blood clots
Tears in the stomach or intestines

Common Side Effects

In clinical trials, the most common side effects were upper respiratory infections, nausea, cough, fever, and acne.

Using Rinvoq With Other Treatments

Rinvoq may not be safe to use with certain prescriptions including JAK inhibitors, biologic DMARDs, or with potent immunosuppressants such as azathioprine and cyclosporine, or certain over-the-counter (OTC) medications. Talk to your health care provider about whether using any other treatments with Rinvoq is right for you.

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