Upadacitinib

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RINVOQ® ,

Upadacitinib

Disease
Ulcerative colitis , Crohn's disease ,
Drug Class
Targeted Synthetic Small Molecules
Delivery Method
oral
Oral or
Brand name:
RINVOQ® ,
Drug name:
Upadacitinib
Drug type
JAK Inhibitor
Recommendations for pregnancy

Do not use upadacitinib if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Based on animal studies, upadacitinib may harm your unborn baby. You should use effective birth control (contraception) to avoid becoming pregnant during treatment with upadacitinib and for 4 weeks after your last dose.

Recommendations for breastfeeding

Upadacitinib may pass into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with RINVOQ and for 6 days after your last dose.

Most common side effects

Common side effects may include headache, fatigue, acne, nausea, urinary tract infection, and elevated cholesterol

Other

Taking upadacitinib may include risk of serious infections, blood clots, certain types of cancer, and may increase risk of death or major cardiovascular events. To see the full prescribing information for this medication, click here.

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