Brivaracetam oral/injection and Xeljanz

• Generic Name: brivaracetam
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Briviact

Brivaracetam is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant.

Brivaracetam is used to treat partial onset seizures in people with epilepsy.

Brivaracetam oral is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Brivaracetam injection is for use in people who are at least 16 years old.

Brivaracetam may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: tofacitinib
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Xeljanz, Xeljanz XR

Xeljanz (tofacitinib) blocks the activity of certain enzymes in the body that affect immune system function.

Xeljanz is used to treat moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis or active psoriatic arthritis in adults who have tried methotrexate or other medications without successful treatment of symptoms. Tofacitinib is sometimes given in combination with methotrexate or other arthritis medicines.

Xeljanz is also used to treat adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis in adults who cannot use certain other medications, or after other treatments have failed.