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Tofacitinib is a Janus kinase inhibitor used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and ulcerative colitis. It works by blocking the action of Janus kinase enzymes, which are involved in the inflammatory response pathway. The most common side effects of this medication include headaches, diarrhea, throat, nose, and chest infections, cold sores, urinary tract infections, and stomach upsets.

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