Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
Modern Dermatology
Rinvoq
Upadacitinib
Prescription only
Rinvoq assessed online(Upadacitinib)
Rinvoq (upadacitinib) is a tablet for moderate to severe eczema. Your clinician first checks if online care is suitable. Many patients need in-person care or specialist monitoring.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Oral tablet (upadacitinib, a JAK inhibitor)
- For moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (eczema)
- Needs blood tests and careful monitoring
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
Used forEczemaAtopic dermatitis
Rinvoq can cause serious infections, blood clots, heart problems and some cancers. Get urgent care for fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, leg swelling or signs of a serious infection. Do not use it if you are pregnant.
Choosing the right plan for you
Your clinician decides the dose and when to review your response and your blood tests. The dose may change over time. Never change it on your own.
Considerations include
- Severity and extent of eczema
- Past treatments and how they worked
- Infection, heart and clot risk
- Blood test and screening results
- Pregnancy plans and age
How Rinvoq works
Rinvoq blocks the signals that inflame eczema skin
Rinvoq is a JAK inhibitor. JAK enzymes sit inside immune cells and pass on signals that drive inflammation and itch. Rinvoq blocks one of them, JAK1, mainly.
With fewer signals, the skin calms and itch eases. Because it acts inside cells, it also lowers some normal immune defences. That is why monitoring is important.
Modern Dermatology
Rinvoq
Upadacitinib
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Moderate to severe eczema
- Eczema not controlled by other treatments
- Itch that disturbs sleep and daily life
- People who can complete screening and blood tests
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Blocks JAK1 signals
Interrupts inflammation inside cells
Calms skin inflammation
Rash and redness settle
Eases itch
Less scratching, better sleep
Acts from inside
Works throughout the body
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your skin
Complete a quick medical questionnaire and upload a few photos of your skin concerns. No appointment needed.
- 02
Get your personalized treatment plan
A Canadian-licensed medical professional will review your information and recommend a personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions when appropriate. Most conditions can be assessed without a video consultation.
- 03
Start your treatment
Get your prescribed medications delivered right to your door. Medication costs are billed separately from your consultation.
- 04
Follow up on your progress
At a follow-up, your clinician can review your progress, discuss side effects and adjust your treatment if needed.
Clear answers.
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Start my assessmentYes, when it is appropriate for you. You fill in a short online intake, and a Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews it. Your clinician first checks if online care is suitable, and many patients need in-person care or specialist monitoring. Your clinician decides if Rinvoq is right for you.
Rinvoq blocks JAK enzymes, mainly JAK1, inside immune cells. These enzymes pass on signals that cause inflammation and itch. With the signals reduced, the skin calms.
Some people notice less itch within weeks, and skin keeps improving over a few months. Your clinician reviews your response and your blood tests at follow-up visits.
Many people have less itch and clearer skin, but results vary. Eczema is long-term, so your clinician reviews regularly whether to continue. Your clinician may keep a cream in your plan.
Common effects include infections, acne, headache, nausea and higher cholesterol. Serious risks include infections, blood clots, heart problems and some cancers. Contact your clinician about fever, chest pain, leg swelling or signs of infection.
You should not take it if you have an active serious infection, including tuberculosis, or if you are pregnant. People with a history of blood clots, heart disease, cancer or liver problems need extra care. Your clinician checks suitability. Many patients need in-person care or specialist monitoring.
Other options include dupilumab, abrocitinib, cyclosporine, crisaborole and topical steroids such as betamethasone, desonide and fluocinonide. Your clinician chooses with you based on your eczema, your age and your health.
Many people keep using moisturizers and, when appropriate, topical creams. Some medicines interact with Rinvoq. Tell your clinician about all prescription and over-the-counter products and supplements. Avoid live vaccines unless your clinician says it is safe.
Do not use Rinvoq if you are pregnant or plan to be. Your clinician talks with you about reliable birth control while you take it. Tell your clinician if you are breastfeeding.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
Rinvoq is the brand name for upadacitinib. At this time there is no generic version in Canada. Your pharmacist can tell you if one becomes available.
Your clinician reviews your response, your blood tests and your health before each new supply. Your Care Team plans follow-ups with you and your pharmacy. Contact your Care Team before your supply runs out.
Carefully monitored, every step
Infection screening
Tuberculosis and hepatitis tests before you start. Your clinician decides when to repeat them.
Blood tests
Blood counts, liver tests and cholesterol are checked before and during treatment.
Heart and clot review
Your clinician reviews your risk factors and any new symptoms at each follow-up.
Vaccines and pregnancy
Your clinician reviews vaccines and pregnancy plans before you start.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
Start my assessment
Related treatments
Your clinician can suggest another option when this one is not the right fit.