Jakafi FAQ: Is It Right for You?
What is Jakafi?
It's a prescription medicine used to treat cancers like polycythemia vera and myelofibrosis.
What's Jakafi (MOA) Mechanism of Action?
The medication stops the growth of cancerous cells and regulates cytokines which contribute to hypermetabolic state.
Jakafi Dosage
The recommended dose is 5 mg administered orally twice a day.
Cost / Price of Jakafi
Without health insurance, expect to pay around $14,821 for a supply of 60 5 mg tablets.
Jakafi Generic
It's generic name is ruxolitinib.
Jakafi Side Effects
Common side effects include:
- gas
- low blood platelet levels
- bloating
- weight gain
- urinary tract infections
- headache
- dizziness
- bruising
- black stools
- bladder pain
- bleeding gums
- bloody urine
- blurred vision
- chest tightness
- anemia
- balance impairment
Jakafi Survival Rate
Median overall survival time frame was 5.3 years when treated with Jakafi.
