Jakafi and Klor-Con

• 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: potassium chloride
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Klor-Con, K-Dur, Kal Potassium 99, K-Tab, K-Tabs, Micro-K, Kaon, Rum-K

Klor-Con contains potassium chloride, a mineral that is found in many foods and is needed for several functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

Klor-Con is used to prevent or to treat low blood levels of potassium (hypokalemia). Potassium levels can be low as a result of a disease or from taking certain medicines, or after a prolonged illness with diarrhea or vomiting.

Klor-Con may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.