In a patient with RCU, having had a melanoma (mole) with no treatment for the latter, because it was discovered in time. Can you use the drug Rinvoq as a therapy for RCU? It's just a question to get more information. Thank you
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Angelika Talar-Śpionek Pharmacist, Editor
10 months ago
Caution should be exercised in patients with rheumatoid arthritis 50 years of age and older with at least one additional cardiovascular risk factor A higher incidence of malignancies, especially lung cancer, lymphoma and non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) has been observed with tofacitinib compared to tumour necrosis factor (NMSC) inhibitors. TNF)
RINVOQ is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis in adult patients who have responded inadequately to treatment, who have stopped responding to treatment, or who have not tolerated conventional or biologic therapy.
The final decision should be made by your doctor. Melanoma should be monitored regularly.
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