Jorveza is a medicine used to treat adults with eosinophilic oesophagitis. Eosinophilic oesophagitis is inflammation of the oesophagus (the passage that leads from the mouth to the stomach), which causes symptoms such as dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and blockage of the oesophagus. It is caused by a large build-up of white blood cells called eosinophils in the lining of the oesophagus.
It is essential to follow the instructions below in order to use this drug correctly:
- To take this medication, place a tablet on the tip of your tongue and gently press it against the roof of your mouth until it dissolves. The tablet should dissolve in approximately 2 minutes but may take up to 20 minutes. While the tablet is dissolving, you can swallow the dissolved material in your saliva a little bit at a time but do not chew or swallow the undissolved tablet.
- Tablets MUST NOT be chewed or swallowed whole
- This medication should be taken at least 30 minutes after a meal and NOT with liquid or food.
- Avoid brushing your teeth, eating or drinking, or rinsing your mouth for at least 30 minutes after taking the tablet. Do not use any oral solutions, sprays, or chewable tablets for 30 minutes before or after taking this medication.
References
- European Medicines Agency – Jorveza 4/26/22
- Medbroadcast – Jorveza 4/26/22