Covnib 2mg Tablet is a Janus kinase inhibitor used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis. It helps decrease pain, tenderness, and swelling in the joints by reducing inflammation. It also helps slow the progression of bone and joint damage.

Covnib 2mg Tablet

Uses of Covnib Tablet

Rheumatoid arthritis

Benefits of Covnib Tablet

In Rheumatoid arthritis

Covnib 2mg Tablet 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 it even if you feel well because it is preventing future harm as well as improving your symptoms.

Side effects of Covnib Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Covnib

Upper respiratory tract infection
Nausea
Herpes virus infection
Cold sores
Viral infection
Sore throat

How to use Covnib Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Covnib 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Covnib 2mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Covnib 2mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Covnib 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Covnib 2mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

UNSAFE

Covnib 2mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with kidney disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Covnib 2mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Covnib 2mg Tablet is recommended.
Covnib 2mg Tablet may not be recommended in patients with severe liver disease due to lack of information and research. Therefore, it is important to consult the doctor.

All substitutes

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Quick tips

Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to monitor your liver function, kidney function, blood counts or cholesterol level.
Your doctor may get TB (tuberculosis) skin test and a chest X-ray before starting treatment with this medication.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrrolo Pyrimidine Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Janus kinase inhibitors

Patient concerns

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It is supposed to be Rheumatoid Arthritis

FAQs

Can I take Covnib 2mg Tablet if I have liver problems?

Inform your doctor if you have liver problems, before starting Covnib 2mg Tablet. This is done because in some cases Covnib 2mg Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, your liver function needs to be investigated before starting Covnib 2mg Tablet. Although, Covnib 2mg Tablet can be given to patients with mild to moderate liver function impairment, but should not be prescribed to patients with severe liver impairment.

Can Covnib 2mg Tablet cause cancer?

Covnib 2mg Tablet may increase the chances of developing the risk of certain cancers (lymphoma and other cancers including skin cancers) by affecting the working of the immune system. Hence, inform your doctor if you ever had or have any type of cancer.

Do I need to get any investigations done before starting Covnib 2mg Tablet?

You may need to get your blood tests done before you start Covnib 2mg Tablet or while you are taking it. Blood tests are done in order to check if you have a low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia or lymphopenia), high blood fat (cholesterol) or high levels of liver enzymes. It also helps to ensure that treatment with Covnib 2mg Tablet is not causing problems. In addition to this, your doctor may advise you to get tested for tuberculosis before starting Covnib 2mg Tablet, as using Covnib 2mg Tablet may make an existing infection worse.

Related lab tests

Rheumatoid Factor - Agglutination

Rheumatoid Factor - Turbidometry

Rheumatoid Factor IgG Antibody

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Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

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