Jakafi and Jardiance

• Generic Name: ruxolitinib
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Jakafi

Jakafi (ruxolitinib) works by blocking certain enzymes in the body that affect blood cell production.

Jakafi is used to treat myelofibrosis or polycythemia vera, which are bone marrow disorders that that affect your body's ability to produce blood cells.

Jakafi is also used to treat acute graft versus host disease (GVHD) in adults and children 12 years of age and older who have taken corticosteroids and they did not work well enough.

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

• Generic Name: empagliflozin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Jardiance

Jardiance (empagliflozin) is an oral diabetes medicine that helps control blood sugar levels. Empagliflozin works by helping the kidneys get rid of glucose from your bloodstream.

Jardiance is used together with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Jardiance is also used to lower the risk of death from heart attack, stroke, or heart failure in adults with type 2 diabetes who also have heart disease.

Jardiance is not for treating type 1 diabetes.